Production Seismologist

A reputed Oil & Gas company in Oman is hiring Production Seismologist. The job description of this position is as follows:

Purpose of Job:
Carry out detailed reservoir seismic characterization and modeling studies and to recommend and drive opportunities to improve geophysical data quality, Partake in the delivery of fit-for-purpose field development plans as well as planning studies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. To recommend and drive activities aimed at improving geophysical data quality.

Education & Qualification:
- University degree in Geology/Geophysics
- Technical professional Production Seismologist with min. 6 years experience.
- Skills in Seismic to Well Tie, Horizon Picking & Event Identification, 3D Seismic Interpretation, Time to Depth Conversion, Map Generation, Attribute Extraction and Analysis, Amplitude Studies, Seismic Inversion Analysis are essential.
- Strong knowledge of Seismic Interpretation applications including PETREL SI.
- Strong Integration with other Petroleum Engineering Disciplines.

Performance:
• Undertake seismic interpretation studies to high technical standards and incorporate relevant aspects of other disciplines.
• Recommend and drive activities/studies aimed at improving overall 3D seismic data quality.
• Liaise with the Geophysical Processing function and to ensure delivery of quality products i.e. processed seismic data, VSP displays, well synthetic seismograms and geophysical models.
• Identify areas where the acquisition of additional seismic would be an economic method of reducing geological uncertainties and liaise with the appropriate Directorate to design/contribute to appropriate acquisition programs.
• Construct, together with the production geologist, reservoir geological models for optimization of field development planning.
• Provide input to subsequent Field Development Plans and STOIIP/Reserve revisions.
• Participate in presentations of FDPs and proposals to the management, Private Shareholders and the Ministry of Oil and Gas.
• Identify and liaise with Exploration teams re PE appraisal prospects within the field boundaries.
• Identify, support and liaise with the appropriate Directorate on research projects, notably aimed at improving geophysical data & which could impact the reservoir development and management activities.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing the application of Information Technology and Data Management to improve overall 3D seismic data quality and management.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation and presentations.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing the application of Information Technology and Data Management to meet the operational and PE planning requirements.

Process:
• Participating in discipline Forum Sharing Development Planning across the organization
• Build sustainable skills in reservoir modelling

Planning:
Prepare comprehensive documentation, presentations and workshops related to seismic interpretation.

People:
Providing on line technical coaching to individuals ranging from hands on technical support to (when requested) peer challenge of individual staff work away from the line subordinate environment.

Job type: Direct hire with a 4 year contacrt which may be extendable

Job location: Oman

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your updated CV at the earliest.

Thank you.