Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton in Kuwait seeks a Senior Consultant Geophysicist to lead regional exploration programs and integrate seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data to build robust petroleum systems and play maps.

You will guide 2D/3D seismic interpretations, acoustic modelling, and probabilistic resource estimates while coordinating across geophysics, geology, and reservoir teams. English fluency and strategic thinking are essential for stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geophysics, Geoscience, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of upstream oil & gas experience.
• Extensive experience in basin analysis, regional exploration, prospect generation, seismic interpretation, and exploration risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of 2D/3D seismic interpretation, seismic attributes, AVO/AVAz, DHI analysis, seismic inversion, and depth conversion.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams comprising geophysicists, geologists, geochemists, reservoir engineers, and other technical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead basin-scale geophysical evaluations integrating seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data to define regional frameworks.
• Conduct regional seismic interpretation, horizon mapping, and cross-section construction to evaluate petroleum systems.
• Integrate 2D/3D seismic and potential field data to develop subsurface models.
• Prepare and present Play Chance Assessments and Petroleum System Models for management decisions.
• Generate, map, evaluate and rank exploration prospects using 3D seismic interpretation and advanced attributes.
• Lead structural interpretation, fault mapping, depth conversion, and seismic inversion studies.
• Promote AI/ML-assisted geophysical interpretation and digital geoscience workflows.
• Mentor and develop geoscience professionals through technical training.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Education

PhD in Geophysics

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: Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics

Work Location: Kuwait

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead basin-scale geophysical evaluations integrating seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data to define regional structural frameworks, basin architecture, and tectonic evolution.
2. Conduct regional seismic interpretation, horizon mapping, and cross-section construction to evaluate petroleum system elements, including source rocks, reservoirs, seals, and traps.
3. Integrate 2D/3D seismic and potential field data to develop subsurface structural, basement, and sediment-thickness models.
4. Evaluate basin- and play-level exploration risks by integrating geochemical, biostratigraphic, petrophysical, and geophysical data.
5. Prepare and present Play Chance Assessments, Petroleum System Models, and other regional exploration studies to support management decisions.
6. Generate, map, evaluate, and rank exploration prospects and leads using 3D seismic interpretation, attribute analysis, AVO/AVAz, and other advanced techniques.
7. Perform probabilistic volumetric assessments, including Monte Carlo analysis and P10/P50/P90 resource distributions, in accordance with SPE-PRMS principles.
8. Lead structural interpretation, fault mapping, time-depth conversion, depth uncertainty analysis, DHI evaluation, and seismic inversion studies.
9. Develop ranked prospect portfolios incorporating Geological Chance of Success, resource estimates, and exploration risk assessments.
10. Design and evaluate 2D and 3D seismic acquisition programs, including survey geometry, source and receiver parameters, fold, offset, and azimuth coverage.
11. Conduct pre-survey modelling, illumination analysis, and noise assessment to optimize seismic acquisition design and cost efficiency.
12. Provide technical oversight during seismic acquisition activities and evaluate emerging technologies such as broadband, simultaneous-source, nodal, and distributed acoustic sensing systems.
13. Manage seismic acquisition projects and contracts from planning and tendering through execution, quality control, and final acceptance.
14. Provide geophysical input to exploration well planning, including well location, target definition, depth prognosis, and formation evaluation requirements.
15. Support drilling activities through trajectory assessment, subsurface hazard evaluation, and interpretation of LWD/MWD data.
16. Conduct post-drill seismic-to-well ties, synthetic seismograms, wavelet extraction, velocity modelling, and prospect re-evaluation.
17. Interpret and integrate gravity, magnetic, magnetotelluric, and other non‑seismic datasets to improve subsurface understanding.
18. Apply forward and inverse modelling techniques to evaluate basement, salt, igneous bodies, and other complex geological features.
19. Evaluate emerging exploration technologies, including surface geochemistry, remote sensing, hyperspectral analysis, and other non‑seismic methods.
20. Promote the application of AI/ML‑assisted geophysical interpretation, automated seismic interpretation, seismic facies classification, and machine‑learning‑based subsurface workflows.
21. Contribute to digital geoscience initiatives, including cloud‑based interpretation, high‑performance computing, and advanced rock physics applications.
22. Prepare technical geophysical reports, play maps, prospect portfolios, and exploration studies for management and stakeholder review.
23. Present technical findings to senior management, technical committees, partners, regulators, and relevant industry forums as required.
24. Mentor and develop geoscience professionals through technical training, knowledge transfer, and professional development activities.
25. Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate effectively with geophysicists, geologists, geochemists, reservoir engineers, drilling teams, and other technical specialists.

Qualification Requirements

1. PhD in Geophysics, Geoscience, or a closely related discipline.
2. Minimum 20 years of professional Upstream Oil & Gas experience, with significant experience in E&P exploration and geophysical studies.
3. Extensive experience in basin analysis, regional exploration, prospect generation, seismic interpretation, and exploration risk assessment.
4. Strong expertise in 2D/3D seismic interpretation, seismic attributes, AVO/AVAz, DHI analysis, seismic inversion, and depth conversion.
5. Proven experience in seismic acquisition planning, survey design, quality control, and management of seismic projects.
6. Strong knowledge of potential field methods, including gravity, magnetic, and magnetotelluric interpretation and modelling.
7. Experience with probabilistic resource estimation and exploration risk assessment in accordance with recognized industry standards.
8. Demonstrated experience planning and supporting exploration wells and conducting post‑drill evaluation and calibration studies.
9. Experience applying AI/ML, digital geoscience, and emerging technologies to exploration workflows is highly desirable.
10. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams comprising geophysicists, geologists, geochemists, reservoir engineers, and other technical specialists.
11. Solid experience developing, scoping, planning, and managing complex exploration projects and programs.
12. Demonstrated international experience working with major E&P companies, research organizations, or technical institutions.
13. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, problem‑solving, communication, innovation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
14. Fluency in English with strong technical report‑writing and presentation skills.
15. A strong record of technical publications in recognized geoscience or industry journals is preferred.
16. Middle East experience is an advantage.