Geological Technician jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Title: Geoscience Technician

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Division: GCC Division

Department: Geoscience Team

Reports To: Geoscience Lead / Sr. Geologist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and technically inclined Geoscience Technician to join our expanding Geoscience Team in Abu Dhabi. The role is part of a newly branded regional division and will play a key role in supporting the development of a major unconventional asset.

As a Geoscience Technician, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscience professionals including a Senior Geologist, Geophysicist, and Petrophysical Advisor, while collaborating closely with reservoir, drilling, completions, production, and water management teams. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is eager to grow, take on responsibility, and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative support to the geoscience team by managing and organizing geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data.

• Assist in the preparation, QC, and loading of well, seismic, and production data into geoscience software platforms.

• Generate maps, cross-sections, and data plots to support subsurface evaluation and reservoir characterization.

• Collaborate on project workflows with geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists to ensure timely delivery of data and outputs.

• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., reservoir engineering, drilling, completions) to share relevant data and insights.

• Maintain data integrity and version control across platforms and shared systems.

• Contribute to the documentation of technical procedures and standards.

• Support the broader division's mission to grow unconventional resources in the region.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical field .

• Previous experience in a geoscience technician or similar technical support role within the oil and gas industry is advantageous.

• Familiarity with geoscience software (e.g., Petra, Petrel, GeoGraphix, IP) is ; proficiency in Petra is an asset but can be developed on the job.

• Strong data management, organization, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute in a high-engagement, collaborative setting.