Consultant - Geophysicist (Exploration and Production)

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton in Kuwait is seeking a Consultant - Geophysicist (Exploration and Production) to lead geophysics projects and mentor a team of specialists. The role involves guiding seismic interpretation, integrating geophysical data, and supporting basin-scale analyses within a multidisciplinary environment.

The candidate should have a Master’s in Geophysics and 20+ years of E&P experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate across geologists, engineers, and resource teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geophysics or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of E&P geophysics experience.
• Extensive seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation experience.
• Proven ability to integrate geological and geophysical data.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to geophysicists and oversee projects.
• Lead exploration and appraisal studies using modern geophysical methods.
• Develop integrated geological and geophysical interpretations with others.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of technical deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Geophysics

Tools

Geophysical software

Seismic interpretation tools

Job description

About Anton

Anton is a globally leading integrated oil and gas value-added management service company committed to delivering resource value-maximizing solutions for clients through three core elements: technology, management, and resources. Headquartered in Dubai with a worldwide business footprint, Anton employs approximately 7,000 professionals from over 30 countries and regions. Anton's long-term vision is to become a world-leading green energy technology service enterprise, growing together with clients and talent while driving high-quality development in the energy industry.

About the role

Position Title: Consultant - Geophysicist (Exploration and Production)

Work Location: Kuwait

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide technical guidance and supervision to geophysicists and oversee assigned geophysical projects and activities.
2. Advise geophysicists on technical assignments and exploration projects, ensuring appropriate methods, procedures, and work priorities are followed.
3. Lead exploration and appraisal studies using modern geophysical methods and recommend suitable locations for exploration and appraisal wells.
4. Plan and supervise detailed geophysical studies and apply appropriate analytical techniques and digital geophysical technologies.
5. Independently use industry-standard geophysical software and provide technical support and guidance to team members in its application.
6. Review and evaluate geophysical studies, reports, interpretations, and deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and completeness.
7. Provide geophysical input to geological and geostatistical models for play and prospect assessment.
8. Generate and interpret geophysical data for basin analysis, including seismic sections, structural and stratigraphic maps, and integrated subsurface interpretations.
9. Integrate geological and geophysical data to evaluate basin evolution, paleostructural development, paleogeography, depositional environments, facies distribution, and tectonic history.
10. Work closely with geologists and other subsurface specialists to develop integrated geological and geophysical interpretations.
11. Support regional stratigraphic framework development, identification of subtle traps, exploration plays, and new drillable prospects.
12. Develop short- and long-term exploration strategies, conduct feasibility studies, and support exploration planning, budgeting, scheduling, and prioritization.
13. Evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of prospects and underdeveloped reservoirs and provide recommendations for exploration and appraisal activities.
14. Prepare specialized geophysical reports, maintain technical records, and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
15. Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, petroleum engineers, and reservoir engineers.
16. Provide technical mentoring and knowledge transfer to geophysical personnel and support continuous improvement of exploration workflows.
17. Ensure the accuracy and quality of geophysical data, reports, analyses, and technical deliverables.

Qualification Requirements

1. Master’s degree in Geophysics, Geology, Exploration Geology, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 20 years of professional Exploration & Production (E&P) Geophysics experience.
3. Extensive experience in exploration geophysics, including seismic acquisition, seismic processing, interpretation, and seismic reservoir characterization.
4. Strong experience in exploration and appraisal studies, prospect evaluation, basin analysis, and seismic interpretation.
5. Proven ability to integrate geological and geophysical data for regional subsurface interpretation, prospect generation, and exploration risk assessment.
6. Strong proficiency in industry-standard geophysical software and applications.
7. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams comprising geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, petroleum engineers, and reservoir engineers.
8. International experience with major or independent E&P companies is preferred.
9. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
10. Ability to manage multiple technical projects and provide expert guidance on complex exploration challenges.
11. Experience with Triassic and Paleozoic formations is an advantage.
12. Strong technical knowledge of geophysical acquisition, processing, seismic interpretation, and quantitative/seismic reservoir characterization.