Senior Petrophysicist

MPH Consulting Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting services company is seeking a Senior Petrophysicist in Abu Dhabi for a critical role in unconventional reservoir evaluation. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to enhance petrophysical practices, mentor a team, and ensure the integrity of data across various projects. This one-year position is ideal for seasoned professionals looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in petrophysical analysis, with a strong focus on unconventional plays.
• Experience in real-time operational support and data quality assurance across a portfolio of wells.
• Strong track record of mentoring technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed core-log integration and petrophysical interpretation.
• Evaluate large-scale unconventional prospects, including analysis of large numbers of wells.
• Identify and assess target zones for horizontal well placement.

Skills

Core-log integration

Well log interpretation

Petrophysical analysis

Data QC

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Petrophysics, Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Techlog

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Petrophysicist for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Start Date: ASAP (Flexible)

Contract Duration: 1 year, extendable. (1 month notice period)

Qualification and Experience Required:

• MSc in Petrophysics, Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent in related field.
• 15+ years of experience in petrophysical analysis, with a strong focus on unconventional plays.
• Proficient in core-log integration, well log interpretation, and petrophysical software (Techlog). Experience in data QC, well planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication skills and a track record of mentoring technical staff.

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Petrophysicist with a strong background in unconventional reservoir evaluation. The successful candidate will be responsible for advanced core-log integration, reservoir characterization, real-time operational support, and data quality assurance across a large portfolio of wells. This role will play a critical part in optimizing horizontal landing zones and supporting strategic development decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed core-log integration and petrophysical interpretation to identify optimal zones for fracturing. Knowledge in Borehole image interpretation and Geomechanics. Perform resource assessments using legacy and new well data.
• Evaluate large-scale unconventional prospects, including analysis of large number of wells with core data.
• Identify and assess target zones for horizontal well placement, providing real-time operational support during drilling.
• Manage and QC raw and interpreted petrophysical data across all unconventional wells. Support data archiving and system integration in collaboration with the Data Management Department.
• Liaise with operator technical experts to ensure robust integration of petrophysical and geoscience inputs.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance on core analysis programs.
• Mentor and coach geoscience staff on petrophysical workflows and best practices.
• Recommend and review wellbore data acquisition programs and ensure data quality from acquisition to interpretation.
• Monitor and support unconventional joint venture (JV) concessions from a petrophysical perspective.

If Interested Kindly apply.