Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton is seeking a Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics to lead basin-scale geophysical evaluations and integrated interpretations, guiding regional exploration strategy for resource assessment and prospect generation.

The role requires a PhD in Geophysics or related field, 20+ years in upstream oil & gas, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams. International experience and strong English communication are essential for senior management collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geophysics, Geoscience, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of professional Upstream Oil & Gas experience.
• Extensive basin analysis, regional exploration, seismic interpretation, and risk assessment experience.
• Proven experience in seismic acquisition planning, survey design, QC, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of gravity, magnetic, and magnetotelluric interpretation and modelling.
• Experience with probabilistic resource estimation and exploration risk assessment.
• Experience applying AI/ML, digital geoscience, and emerging technologies to exploration workflows.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of geophysicists, geologists, and engineers.
• International experience with major E&P companies or research institutions.
• Fluency in English; strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Publications in recognized geoscience journals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead basin-scale geophysical evaluations using seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data.
• Regional seismic interpretation, horizon mapping, and cross-section construction.
• Develop 2D/3D seismic and potential field models.
• Evaluate exploration risks with geochemical, biostratigraphic, petrophysical, and geophysical data.
• Prepare Play Chance Assessments and Petroleum System Models for management.
• Rank exploration prospects using 3D seismic interpretation and AVAz techniques.
• Perform probabilistic resource assessments following SPE-PRMS.
• Lead structural interpretation, fault mapping, and seismic inversion studies.
• Develop prospect portfolios with Geological Chance of Success and risk assessments.
• Design and evaluate seismic acquisition programs; oversee projects and contracts.
• Provide geophysical input to exploration well planning and drilling support.
• Mentor geoscience professionals and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Geophysics

Leadership

Project management

Seismic interpretation

Prospect generation

AI/ML in geoscience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical report-writing

Presentations

Education

PhD in Geophysics or Geoscience

Tools

Geophysical software

AI/ML tools

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: Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

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

Qualification Requirements

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