Petrophysicist

Cairn Oil and Gas; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class compensation and benefits

Global work culture

Diverse workforce

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Gurugram seeks a Petrophysicist to oversee formation evaluation and reservoir characterization. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include planning evaluation studies, collaborating with geoscientists, and ensuring data quality through advanced log interpretation. The role offers competitive compensation and a diverse work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in formation evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and execute extensive formation evaluation and reservoir characterization.
• Design and implement log data acquisition programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on static and dynamic models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Geolog

Education

Master’s degree in Geology/Geophysics

Job description

Job Title

Petrophysicist – Cairn Oil & Gas

About the Role

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Petrophysicists to join our Sub‑surface group to design, plan and conduct integrated formation evaluation and reservoir characterization as part of our field development activities. The incumbent will be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team comprising Geologists, Geophysicists, Petrophysicists, and Reservoir Engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and execute extensive formation evaluation and reservoir characterization for development activities and studies.
• Conduct formation evaluation in diverse reservoirs including thin‑bedted turbidites, Tight Oil, fractured basement, and fluvial reservoirs. Working knowledge of the processing, interpretation, and integration of advance logs (image, NMR, & sonic) for formation evaluation.
• Design and implement log data acquisition programs, encompassing cores, logs, and formation tests for formation evaluation and well and reservoir monitoring.
• Identify and apply the appropriate approach to develop petrophysical models for single or multi‑well study to provide robust inputs for subsurface studies.
• Calibrate core data, perform Permeability & Saturation modeling, flow‑unit analysis, Rock typing, and determine cut‑off values for Reservoir/pay thickness calculations.
• Quantify and characterize reservoir properties including uncertainties for Development fields.
• Prepare and oversee Routine Core Analysis (RCA) and Special Core Analysis (SCAL) programs, ensuring high‑quality results.
• Interpret cased hole logs, including well integrity, behind casing opportunity, cased hole saturation, and production logs.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Geophysics, Petrophysics, and Reservoir Engineering and integration of this knowledge.
• Provide petrophysical input and support in reservoir description, rock mechanical analysis and seismic rock property studies.
• Demonstrate good understanding of vendor tools and different data acquisition practices.
• Participate in the real‑time well operation support and selection of the acquisition of formation pressure points, fluid samples and intervals to be perforated, tested and completed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide petrophysical inputs for constructing static and dynamic models.
• Develop training programs, share industry best practices, and mentor junior geoscientists.
• Participate in technical meetings with Joint Venture and other stakeholders to present technical cases.

Qualification & Experience

• Education: A Master’s degree in Geology/Geophysics or relevant discipline.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in formation evaluation in development wells, reservoir characterization, well log data acquisition planning, providing petrophysical inputs for static modeling and field development planning.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Geolog is essential. Knowledge of other software is advantageous.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

What we Offer

• Global benchmarked people policies and best‑in‑class compensation and benefits.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd. offers a truly global work culture.
• The company is proud of its diverse workforce – nationality, ethnicity, backgrounds, and thought.

Hiring Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research and Analyst

Industries: Oil and Gas

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

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