Senior Petrophysicist

s1jobs; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cammach are currently recruiting a Senior Petrophysicist based in Aberdeen for an independent oil & gas operator. The role provides real-time petrophysical support to well and asset teams, and covers UK and international work as required.

The successful candidate will lead petrophysical interpretation, deliver reference curves, and mentor junior team members while maintaining best practices and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in Geology, Petrophysics, Geophysics, or related engineering field.
• Fully developed technical skill set in petrophysics.
• Expertise in Techlog software.
• Experience in log interpretation with wireline or LWD.
• Knowledge of FE tools (SCAL) and reservoir characterization.

Responsibilities

• Real time petrophysical analysis for key decision making.
• Conduct petrophysical studies from field to regional levels as required.
• Input into formation evaluation during well planning.
• Compile and QC all petrophysical results and data.
• Mentor and support junior Petrophysicists and the subsurface team.
• Integrate data from reservoir characterization and mapping to assess rock quality.

Skills

Techlog

Petrophysics

Log interpretation

LWD

Wireline

Education

Geology

Petrophysics

Geophysics

Tools

Techlog

LWD

Wireline

Job description

Cammach are currently recruiting for a Senior Petrophysicist on behalf of our client, an independent oil & gas operator. Based in Aberdeen, this is a contract opportunity running through to the end of 2026.

ROLE

• Provide operational and study-based petrophysical support to well and asset teams and Explorationists
• Key resource in well planning and execution teams including rapid petrophysical interpretation for key decisions
• Delivery of reference curves
• Position covers all UK operated wells, also Partner Operated and non-UK work as required

Responsibilities

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Real time petrophysical analysis of Op / Partner Op wells for key decision-making and management briefing
• Undertake small (several well) to large-scale (Field/Regional level) petrophysical studies to extent and timescale requested by customers.
• Input into formation evaluation programs including use of current or new technologies, as part of well planning team.
• Compile and QC all petrophysical well results and data (notably FWR and final composite log) and satisfy defined OGA data requirements.
• Maintain strong links to industry to ensure current best practices.
• Mentor and support junior Petrophysicists and other members of subsurface community.
• Interprets the fundamentals of petrophysics and log analysis including core data interpretation, open hole well log analysis and interpretation of petrophysical and core analysis
• Integrates technical information from reservoir characterisation and geomodelling, sedimentary petrology and sedimentology, along with subsurface mapping and volumetric calculations, and interprets sedimentological information, petrographic analyses and petrophysical evaluation to establish rock quality
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

Requirements

• Degree preferred in Geology, Petrophysics, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, or other Engineering discipline
• Fully developed technical skill set
• Expertise in corporate standard Techlog software
• Experience of log interpretation gained as a geologist or through a service organisation, preferably a major wireline or LWD company.
• Experience of well interventions and production logging operations.
• Expert in basic and advanced petrophysical interpretation. Able to produce rush CPIs.
• Good current knowledge of FE tools (wireline, LWD, coring) and their applications.
• Good knowledge SCAL (Special Core Analysis)
• Up-to-date knowledge of LWD, wireline and other technology.
• The ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Puts forward own views credibly and persuasively, linking communications with desired outcomes
• Listens actively while guiding others towards positive communication outcomes, considering other perspectives
• Looks for opportunities to develop others. providing constructive and timely feedback to support development.
• Invests time in coaching others
• Takes accountability for the success of both their own and others’ projects, considering and integrating a wide range of information and views in making decisions. Recognises the importance of framing and strong multi-disciplinary narratives
• Works to build trust with a multi-disciplinary team. proactively finds opportunities to assist others and provide guidance, promotes a teamwork-based collaborative approach
• Uses own and others expertise to achieve results, can coordinate teams while collaborating with others outside the team, engages and motivates others, works strategically and communicates the bigger picture to others
• Adapts easily to change and views change as a catalyst for success
• Anticipates sources of conflict and takes steps to prevent these, looking beyond their own relationships when thinking about how to prevent conflict.
• Able to solve complex problems by balancing different needs, displaying creativity and considering innovative approaches when solving problems while looking for business efficiencies in their solutions
• Consistently completes tasks on time and to a high standard, taking responsibility for both personal and collective goals.
• Promotes Core Values and works actively to create and sustain a positive culture that embodies those values.