Exploration Geologist - Prospect Evaluation

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a senior Exploration Geologist for Prospect Evaluation in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have at least 9 years of experience in exploration geology.

The role entails leading geological studies, evaluating prospects, and conducting well log interpretations. This position offers a significant impact on exploration activities within ADNOC's upstream business, contributing to the future of hydrocarbon opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in exploration geology.
• Strong experience in prospect ranking and geological interpretation.
• Proven ability to prepare exploration well proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological studies on exploration portfolio.
• Conduct well log interpretations to support reservoir understanding.
• Prepare exploration well proposals and geological recommendations.

Skills

Exploration geology

Prospect evaluation

Reservoir property mapping

Well log interpretation

Hydrocarbon resource assessment

Basin analysis

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Geology or equivalent discipline

Tools

Geological software

GIS database support

Job description

Job Snapshot

Exploration Geologist - Prospect Evaluation Job SnapshotRole: Exploration Geologist - Prospect EvaluationLocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Oil and EnergyFunction: GeologyExperience: Minimum 9 years in exploration geology, play evaluation, prospect ranking, and exploration well proposalsJob Type: Full-timeCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: Abu DhabiSalary: 45000-65000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.Gender: AnyCandidate Nationality: AnyJob Type: Full-time

Overview

Exploration Geologist - Prospect Evaluation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a senior Oil and Energy role focused on exploration play reviews, prospect ranking, maturation studies, hydrocarbon resource definition, geological interpretation, and exploration well proposal development. The role supports ADNOC Group by leading geological studies, evaluating exploration prospects and leads, coordinating consultant work, and contributing to integrated subsurface studies across Abu Dhabi's conventional, tight gas, and deep gas exploration portfolio.

Role Context

The Exploration Geologist - Prospect Evaluation will lead and participate in geological activities across exploration studies, regional evaluations, prospect maturation, reservoir mapping, basin analysis, geochemical studies, volumetric assessment, and data integration. The position requires strong experience in exploration geology, well log interpretation, prospect ranking, reservoir property mapping, consultant management, data quality control, and multidisciplinary collaboration with geophysicists, petrophysicists, petroleum engineers, Group Companies, joint venture partners, vendors, and consultants. The role contributes to defining exploration opportunities, improving prospect quality, supporting bid rounds, and strengthening ADNOC Group's exploration decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, initiate, coordinate, and conduct exploration geological studies focused on conventional portfolio updates, tight gas play maturation, and deep gas reservoir evaluation.
• Perform well log interpretations in close cooperation with petrophysicists to support reservoir understanding, prospect maturation, and exploration evaluation.
• Conduct well log correlations, regional reservoir property mapping, play mapping, prospect mapping, and other geological mapping activities.
• Carry out regional play evaluations, prospect ranking, maturation studies, basin analysis, geochemical studies, and hydrocarbon resource assessments.
• Prepare exploration well proposals, snapshot proposals, volumetric assessments, technical reports, and integrated geological recommendations.
• Integrate petroleum engineering, geological, geophysical, petrophysical, reservoir, and well data to improve exploration interpretation quality.
• Propose, justify, and prepare scope-of-work documents for geological studies carried out by consultants and third-party service providers.
• Participate in technical tender evaluations for geology-related projects and provide technical input to procurement and legal teams.
• Monitor and quality‑control geological consultant work to ensure accuracy, clarity, contract compliance, and adherence to agreed scope‑of‑work requirements.
• Report consultant study outcomes to management, relevant team members, and concerned internal or external parties.
• Propose and justify data gathering activities including core acquisition, pressure measurements, wireline logs, seismic data, and other geophysical data.
• Recommend deepening of development wells drilled by Group Companies, SPC companies, and joint venture partners to evaluate deeper horizons and tight gas potential.
• Plan and support training and development of UAE national employees and junior exploration geologists.
• Assess training needs, prepare structured familiarization programs, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Liaise with geological software suppliers to remain updated on software developments, new technologies, and tools that can add value to exploration activities.
• Attend technical conferences, seminars, and review professional publications to support continuous improvement in exploration geology practices.
• Propose and prepare data exchanges or data trades with companies active in countries and emirates surrounding Abu Dhabi to strengthen ADNOC's corporate database.
• Contribute to weekly highlights, weekly action points, daily exploration well drilling reports, MIS updates, and other management reporting requirements.
• Recommend acquisition of new software and hardware related to exploration geology and support the preparation of technical justifications.
• Coordinate, assist, or delegate ad hoc tasks such as university data requests, training requests, GIS database support, and third‑party technical requests.
• Ensure receipt, quality control, calibration, and updating of corporate and exploration databases with data from service providers, Group Companies, SPC companies, joint ventures, and other third parties.
• Support Exploration Function strategy development, annual budget preparation, task and target definition, risk register updates, audit reports, and management initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of bid rounds, including data packages, roadshow presentations, briefing documents, and technical materials.
• Represent ADNOC Group in technical meetings with OPCOs, OPCO shareholders, SPC companies, new joint ventures, vendors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, international standards, HSE procedures, sustainability guidelines, and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in exploration geology, including play evaluation, prospect ranking, prospect maturation, and exploration well proposal preparation.
• Strong experience in geological interpretation, regional play evaluation, basin analysis, hydrocarbon resource assessment, and geological mapping.
• Proven ability to prepare exploration well proposals, geological studies, prospect assessments, volumetric evaluations, and technical recommendations.
• Hands‑on experience with well log interpretation, well log correlation, reservoir property mapping, play mapping, prospect mapping, and geochemical study integration.
• Solid understanding of conventional reservoirs, tight gas reservoirs, deep gas exploration, and hydrocarbon potential assessment.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary exploration studies with geoscience, petrophysics, petroleum engineering, reservoir engineering, and drilling teams.
• Ability to prepare consultant scope‑of‑work documents, support tender evaluations, monitor study delivery, and conduct technical quality control.
• Experience managing geological databases, exploration datasets, service provider data, GIS‑related information, and corporate subsurface records.
• Exposure to exploration bid rounds, data packages, roadshow materials, technical presentations, and stakeholder briefing documents.
• Strong knowledge of geological software, exploration workflows, mapping tools, database systems, and new technology applications in exploration.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop junior geologists and UAE national employees.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with Group Companies, joint ventures, shareholders, consultants, vendors, and government‑related entities.
• Excellent analytical thinking, technical writing, reporting, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to HSE, sustainability, continuous improvement, data quality, professional integrity, and high technical standards.

Skills Set

• Exploration geology
• Prospect evaluation
• Prospect ranking
• Prospect maturation
• Play evaluation
• Regional play analysis
• Basin analysis
• Hydrocarbon resource assessment
• Volumetric assessment
• Exploration well proposals
• Geological interpretation
• Well log interpretation
• Well log correlation
• Reservoir property mapping
• Play mapping
• Prospect mapping
• Geochemical studies
• Tight gas exploration
• Deep gas reservoir evaluation
• Conventional reservoir evaluation
• Subsurface data integration
• Petroleum system analysis
• Core acquisition planning
• Pressure measurement planning
• Wireline log planning
• Seismic data coordination
• Geophysical data evaluation
• Consultant management
• Scope‑of‑work preparation
• Technical tender evaluation
• Geological quality control
• Exploration database management
• GIS database support
• Bid round preparation
• Data package preparation
• Roadshow presentation support
• Management reporting
• Junior geologist mentoring
• Stakeholder coordination
• HSE compliance

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact exploration geology activities within ADNOC Group's upstream business in Abu Dhabi. It is suited for an experienced exploration geologist who wants to work on prospect maturation, play evaluation, tight and deep gas exploration, bid round support, and integrated subsurface studies that help define future hydrocarbon opportunities and strengthen long‑term exploration value.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a leading energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a major role in upstream exploration, development, production, technology advancement, and sustainable energy growth. The company continues to invest in geological expertise, subsurface studies, exploration innovation, strategic partnerships, and responsible resource development to support long‑term energy value across Abu Dhabi and the wider region.