Consultant - Petrophysicist - Program Design

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton is seeking a Consultant - Petrophysicist to lead advanced formation evaluation and real-time interpretation for challenging wells. You will integrate core data, logs, mud data, and geochemical information to characterize reservoirs and support operational decisions.

You will build and calibrate MEMs, apply digital workflows, and collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and drilling teams to optimize hydrocarbon recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Petroleum Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15–20 years of upstream petrophysical experience, preferably with an IOC or NOC.
• 5+ years of active Operations Petrophysics experience in complex wells (onshore/offshore HPHT, deviated, horizontal).
• Extensive experience across carbonate, clastic, conventional and unconventional reservoirs.
• Advanced formation evaluation, multi-mineral modelling, saturation analysis and interpretation.
• Proven experience with LWD, wireline, real-time evaluation, mud logging and geochemical data integration.
• Strong knowledge of MEM, pore-pressure prediction, borehole imaging, fractures and geomechanics.
• Experience with SCAL, TOC, saturation-height modelling and capillary pressure analysis.
• Experience supporting well placement, completion design, fracturing and unconventional reservoir evaluation.
• Strong ability to integrate petrophysical data with seismic, geological and dynamic reservoir models.
• Experience applying digital workflows, analytics, ML, and emerging petrophysical technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills; ability to coach juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced formation evaluation using multi-mineral modelling, saturation evaluation, borehole imaging, and integrated petrophysical workflows.
• Integrate routine and special core data (RCAL/SCAL), well logs, mud logs, drilling data, and geochemical information for advanced reservoir characterization.
• Interpret and integrate LWD, wireline, and mud logging data for real-time formation evaluation and operational decision-making.
• Provide real-time petrophysical interpretation and technical support during drilling operations, including complex, deviated, horizontal, and HPHT wells.
• Integrate TOC, pyrolysis, mineralogy, and other geochemical data to evaluate unconventional reservoirs and hydrocarbon storage mechanisms.
• Evaluate SCAL datasets, including capillary pressure, adsorption/desorption, and other reservoir properties.
• Develop water saturation models, saturation-height relationships, capillary pressure models, and net-pay estimates.
• Build and calibrate Mechanical Earth Models (MEM) using core and well-log data and support pore-pressure prediction and fracture analysis.
• Interpret borehole image and acoustic data to assess stress orientation, fractures, and geomechanical properties.
• Provide geomechanical input for well placement, completion design, and hydraulic fracturing optimization.
• Evaluate TOC, brittleness, reservoir quality, and other parameters to identify unconventional reservoir opportunities.
• Interpret cased-hole logging, production logging, saturation monitoring, and reservoir surveillance data to support reservoir management.
• Provide conditioned petrophysical inputs for static and dynamic reservoir models and support integration with seismic and inversion workflows.
• Perform log conditioning, environmental corrections, quality control, and validation of petrophysical data from multiple sources.
• Quantify petrophysical uncertainties and conduct sensitivity studies and Value of Information (VOI) assessments to support data acquisition and technical decisions.
• Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, digital workflows, and emerging formation evaluation technologies to improve interpretation and decision-making.
• Lead technical reviews, contribute to workflow standardization, and drive continuous improvement in petrophysical practices.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior petrophysicists and other subsurface professionals.
• Collaborate effectively with geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling, completion and other multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Petrophysical expertise

LWD/Wireline experience

Data integration

Machine learning & analytics

Team leadership

Seismic integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MEM software

Seismic interpretation tools

Geochemical databases

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 - Petrophysicist - Program Design

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead advanced formation evaluation using multi-mineral modelling, saturation evaluation, borehole imaging, and integrated petrophysical workflows.
• Integrate routine and special core data (RCAL/SCAL), well logs, mud logs, drilling data, and geochemical information for advanced reservoir characterization.
• Interpret and integrate LWD, wireline, and mud logging data for real-time formation evaluation and operational decision-making.
• Provide real-time petrophysical interpretation and technical support during drilling operations, including complex, deviated, horizontal, and HPHT wells.
• Integrate TOC, pyrolysis, mineralogy, and other geochemical data to evaluate unconventional reservoirs and hydrocarbon storage mechanisms.
• Evaluate SCAL datasets, including capillary pressure, adsorption/desorption, and other reservoir properties.
• Develop water saturation models, saturation-height relationships, capillary pressure models, and net-pay estimates.
• Build and calibrate Mechanical Earth Models (MEM) using core and well-log data and support pore-pressure prediction and fracture analysis.
• Interpret borehole image and acoustic data to assess stress orientation, fractures, and geomechanical properties.
• Provide geomechanical input for well placement, completion design, and hydraulic fracturing optimization.
• Evaluate TOC, brittleness, reservoir quality, and other parameters to identify unconventional reservoir opportunities.
• Interpret cased-hole logging, production logging, saturation monitoring, and reservoir surveillance data to support reservoir management.
• Provide conditioned petrophysical inputs for static and dynamic reservoir models and support integration with seismic and inversion workflows.
• Perform log conditioning, environmental corrections, quality control, and validation of petrophysical data from multiple sources.
• Quantify petrophysical uncertainties and conduct sensitivity studies and Value of Information (VOI) assessments to support data acquisition and technical decisions.
• Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, digital workflows, and emerging formation evaluation technologies to improve interpretation and decision-making.
• Lead technical reviews, contribute to workflow standardization, and drive continuous improvement in petrophysical practices.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior petrophysicists and other subsurface professionals.
• Collaborate effectively with geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling, completion and other multidisciplinary teams.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 15–20 years of Upstream Oil & Gas petrophysical experience, preferably with an operating IOC or NOC.
• Minimum 5 years of active Operations Petrophysics experience, including complex onshore/offshore, HPHT, deviated, and horizontal wells.
• Extensive experience across carbonate, clastic, conventional, and unconventional reservoirs.
• Advanced expertise in formation evaluation, multi-mineral modelling, saturation analysis, and petrophysical interpretation.
• Proven experience with LWD, wireline, real-time formation evaluation, mud logging, and geochemical data integration.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Earth Modelling (MEM), pore-pressure prediction, borehole image interpretation, fracture characterization, and geomechanics.
• Extensive experience with SCAL, TOC, geochemical characterization, saturation-height modelling, and capillary pressure analysis.
• Experience supporting well placement, completion design, hydraulic fracturing, and unconventional reservoir evaluation.
• Strong ability to integrate petrophysical data with seismic interpretation, static geological models, and dynamic reservoir models.
• Experience applying digital workflows, advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging petrophysical technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, conceptual thinking, communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coach and mentor junior technical professionals.
• Structured, methodical, and results-oriented approach to complex technical challenges.