Senior Petrophysicist

About the role

ADNOC Group is hiring a Senior Petrophysicist in Abu Dhabi. The role designs and proposes formation evaluation programs using open and cased hole logging technology, plans and supervises outsourced petrophysical studies, and interprets petrophysical data for exploration, appraisal and development wells. It works with a multi-disciplinary team to update static and dynamic reservoir models and supports seismic quality imaging.

Key responsibilities

• Design and propose formation evaluation programs and well evaluation programs for open and cased hole logging and core analysis, and manage the tendering process for outsourced studies.
• Conduct detailed petrophysical interpretation and perform volumetric evaluation of hydrocarbon reserves.
• Support field static and dynamic models and provide rock physics support for seismic quality imaging.
• Assist in defining scope of work for wireline and LWD logging services and in the tendering process for LWD, wireline, coring and core analysis services.
• Provide petrophysical input to drilling and workover programs and advise on well completion, casing depths, cementation quality and tubular goods.
• Develop accurate 3D petrophysical models, ensure quality control of data acquisition and follow-up processing, and archive all petrophysical data and reports.
• Present petrophysical findings and recommendations to management and coordinate with exploration, appraisal, field development and reservoir studies teams.
• Supervise and coordinate activities in the assigned area, train and develop staff, and ensure HSE compliance across operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or an equivalent discipline, with courses in petrophysics, applied physics or mathematics.
• 8 to 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years in core petrophysics (operations and studies).
• Ability to work in a fully integrated, multi-cultural and multi-company environment, with strong communication and client interfacing skills.

Required skills

• Petrophysical techniques in reservoir characterization, including deterministic and probabilistic methods.
• Knowledge of LWD, wireline tools and techniques, and core data and core-log integration.
• Interpretation of clastic and carbonate basins and complex mineral workflows.
• Computer skills: presentations, spreadsheets and document preparation.