Specialist, Geophysics

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Geophysicist to provide expert advice to Subsurface and Drilling teams, covering technology, practices and knowledge sharing.

The role demands breadth and depth in geophysics, leadership experience, and the ability to integrate seismic interpretation with reservoir modeling to support full-field development plans.

You will engage with asset teams, ensure conformance to standards, and help advance 4D seismic and cross-well monitoring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Geophysics or Geology required.
• 15 years of varied O&G experience with leadership exposure.
• Experience in seismic interpretation and reservoir modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to asset teams on Geophysics and reservoir development.
• Ensure studies follow Company Standards and properly evaluate seismic uncertainties.
• Support 3D geological model development and seismic reservoir characterization.
• Apply geophysics tech for reservoir monitoring/management concepts.
• Coordinate regional seismic interpretation and exploration strategy with data integration.
• Promote cross-disciplinary integration of geophysics with other disciplines.

Skills

Geophysics expertise

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor/Master Degree in Geophysics or Geology

Job description

Job Purpose

Provides expert advice to Subsurface and Drilling Teams in the areas of Technology, Technical Challenges, Practices and Knowledge Sharing. This requires someone with breadth and depth of technical knowledge and experience as well as excellent interpersonal skills. The scope of the job covers the following major areas.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Maintain contacts with shareholders and industry on latest advances in Geophysics, exploration processes, reservoir characterization and evaluation, static reservoir modeling, advanced integration of seismic interpretation results, software and hardware.
• Provide asset teams with expert advice and consultation in technical related studies & activities that directly impact Company’s Full Field Development Plans.
• Provide advice on technologies and practices related to Geophysics and promotes their application in and effective integration of the key aspects of Geophysics with other disciplines.
• Provides assurance to Leadership and Shareholders that project studies are conducted as per Company Standards and that uncertainties relative to seismic are properly evaluated.
• Provide expert advice on major Geophysical activities, reservoir development, reservoir management and seismic reservoir characterization studies leading to the 3D Geological Models of the hydrocarbon resource.
• Application of technology related to geophysics for reservoir monitoring/management purposes (i.e. 4D, borehole seismic monitoring, cross-well monitoring).
• Regional seismic interpretation work and exploration/appraisal strategy with integration of well data, geological data and geo-mechanical studies to advice on reservoir management implications.
• Use of sequence stratigraphy for seismic interpretation to constrain static model frameworks and Integration of seismic attributes in the modeling process.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor/Master Degree in Geophysics or geology

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

15 years of varied experience in O&G, preferably in operational environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget

Direct Reports: As per organization chart

Indirect Reports: As per organization chart