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Overview
URGENT - Expression of interests urgently required by 5:00pm (GMT) Tuesday
14th of March - Please ensure your online registration details and CV are
current and that you state CLEARLY in your Cover Note your availability and
expected Day Rate (in USD) for a 15 month contract.
Our Client, a Consulting Services Company specialising in upstream Oil and Gas
seeks a Senior Petrophysicist to work for their Oil Operator Client to exploit
Unconventional shale/carbonaceous marl formations. Applicants are invited with
15+ years industry experience, and some multi-mineral formation analysis for
unconventional & tight/fractured reservoirs - preference for Kuwaiti field
exposure!
Responsibilities
Reporting to a Project Manager, you will undertake a variety of related tasks:
* Working at the Oil Company site during normal working days from Sunday to Thursday.
* Provide petrophysical services to exploit Unconventional shale/carbonaceous marl formations.
* Work on West Kuwait assets.
* Undertake multi-mineral formation analysis for unconventional & tight/fractured reservoirs
* Undertake/contribute to a host of other petrophysical activities relating to: rock typing, saturation height modeling, kerogen modeling and interpretation, RCAL/SCAL for cores, Petrophysical uncertainty analysis, field development planning…
* Provide project management to activities.
* Contribute to and promote "Best Practices" across engineering activities.
* Provide coaching/mentoring to more junior petrophysicists as required
Preferences
The successful candidate will have:
* Degree in Petrophysics or other earth science subject essential. MSc or higher desired.
* A minimum of 15 years of oil and gas experience, with strong petrophysical background essential
* Experience with unconventional reservoirs/resources development essential.
* Previous experience of Kuwaiti fields highly desired.
* Previous experience of multi-mineral formation analysis for unconventional & tight/fractured reservoirs essential
* Experience in some or all of the following: rock typing, saturation height modeling, kerogen modeling and interpretation, RCAL/SCAL for cores, Petrophysical uncertainty analysis, contributing to field development planning…
* Previous experience of coaching/mentoring more junior members of staff highly desired.
* Can promote and help develop best practices and standards.
* Can work independently and suggest innovative ideas for improvement of processes.
* Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Oil Operator staff from many cultures.
* Previous experience working Middle East assets desired.
* Ability to relay technical knowledge and concepts in a coherent and friendly manner.
* Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English essential. Arabic advantageou
Other Information
Package: This is a 15 month contract and a commensurable Day Rate will apply.
All Consultant will get an end of service fee bonus which is circa 5%. The
Company will provide assistance for travel, visas, insurance and will assist
in finding accommodation.
PS. Make sure you submit a Cover Letter in support of your Online application.
It should outline a) why you feel you may be particularly suited to this
position (i.e. relevant skills/experience and education) b) your availability
and c) your contract day expectations.
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