Senior Geologist (Appraisal & Development)

gekko | applied drilling intelligence; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 380,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

gekko | applied drilling intelligence is seeking a Senior Geologist with extensive field appraisal and development expertise. With 15–20 years in upstream oil and gas, you will drive reservoir characterisation, data integration and well planning across projects.

The role supports assets through modelling, interpretation of logs and seismic data, and collaboration with geophysicists, reservoir engineers and drilling teams. Travel to project sites may be required; hybrid/remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of upstream geology experience with appraisal & development focus.
• Proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom and seismic interpretation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological assessments of assets and development opportunities.
• Develop appraisal and development strategies to maximise asset value.
• Lead reservoir characterisation and data integration.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers and drilling teams on well planning.
• Support reserves estimation, risk assessment and economic evaluation.
• Engage with JV partners and regulators as needed.

Skills

Geology

Reservoir characterisation

Well planning

Geophysics collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About gekko

gekko | applied drilling intelligence is a cloud-based data and project management platform that helps technical teams reduce risk, seize opportunities and improve performance in drilling and subsurface operations. We combine robust data management, collaboration and analytics to support integrated workflows across exploration and development projects.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Geologist with a strong background in field appraisal and development. With 15-20 years in upstream oil and gas, you'll drive reservoir characterisation, data integration, well planning and asset optimisation across the projects we support.

Location: Pune, India or Dubai, UAE (hybrid/remote working considered)

Job type: Full-time or part-time

What you'll do

• Conduct geological assessments of existing assets and development opportunities
• Develop and implement appraisal and development strategies that maximise asset value
• Lead reservoir characterisation, including geological modelling and subsurface data integration
• Work with geophysicists, reservoir engineers and drilling teams on efficient well planning and execution
• Analyse well logs, seismic interpretation and core data to support field development
• Make technical recommendations on exploration and appraisal drilling programmes
• Contribute to reserves estimation, risk assessment and economic evaluation
• Engage with JV partners, regulators and other stakeholders as needed

What you'll bring

• 15-20 years in oil and gas geology, focused on appraisal and development
• Bachelor's or Master's in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related field
• Extensive experience in reservoir characterisation, geological modelling and well planning
• Proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom or similar geoscience platforms
• Strong understanding of seismic interpretation, sedimentology, structural geology and petrophysics
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to senior management and partners

Nice to have

• International project experience and familiarity with varied regulatory frameworks
• Mature field redevelopment and secondary recovery experience
• Strong commercial awareness of how geological findings drive economics
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Travel to project sites and operational hubs may be required.