Consultant - Geophysicist (Exploration and Production)

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton in the oil and gas sector seeks a Consultant - Geophysicist (Exploration and Production) to guide and supervise geophysics projects, integrating seismic data with geological models. The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, extensive seismic interpretation expertise, and international exposure, with a focus on advancing exploration plays and risk assessment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Geophysics and have two decades of E&P experience, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geophysics or related field.
• Two decades of E&P geophysics experience with seismic interpretation.
• Ability to integrate geological and geophysical data for regional interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to geophysicists and oversee projects.
• Lead exploration and appraisal studies using seismic methods.
• Plan and supervise detailed geophysical studies and analytics.
• Use geophysical software and mentor team members.
• Review geophysical studies and deliverables for accuracy.
• Integrate data for geological models and prospect assessment.
• Develop exploration strategies and support budgeting and scheduling.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising subsurface specialists.

Skills

20+ years E&P Geophysics experience

Geophysics leadership

Seismic interpretation

Seismic processing

Integrated geological-geophysical data

Project oversight

Team mentorship

Strategic exploration planning

Communication and decision-making

Education

Master’s degree in Geophysics

Tools

Geophysical software

Job description

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)

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

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

Qualification Requirements

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