Senior Exploration Geophysicist — Global Basin Architect

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton, a global energy services company, seeks a Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics to lead basin-scale evaluations and advanced seismic studies. You will integrate seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data to build robust reinterpretations and resource assessments.

The role requires a PhD in Geophysics with 20+ years of upstream experience, exceptional English communication, and a track record in international projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geophysics or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of Upstream Oil & Gas experience with exploration and geophysics.
• Extensive basin analysis, regional exploration, seismic interpretation, and risk assessment.
• Experience in seismic acquisition planning, survey design, QC, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of gravity, magnetic, magnetotelluric interpretation and modelling.
• Experience with probabilistic resource estimation per industry standards.
• Experience applying AI/ML and digital geoscience to exploration workflows.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams of geophysicists and engineers.
• International experience with major E&P companies or research institutions.
• Fluent English with strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead basin-scale geophysical evaluations integrating seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data.
• Perform regional seismic interpretation, horizon mapping, and cross-sections.
• Develop subsurface models from 2D/3D seismic and potential field data.
• Assess exploration risks using geochemical, biostratigraphic, and geophysical data.
• Prepare and present petroleum system models and regional studies.
• Generate and rank exploration prospects using advanced techniques.
• Conduct probabilistic volumetric assessments per SPE-PRMS.
• Lead seismic interpretation, fault mapping, and depth conversion.
• Design seismic acquisition programs and optimise cost efficiency.
• Provide technical oversight during seismic activities and new tech evaluation.
• Manage seismic projects from planning to final acceptance.
• Support drilling with well location, depth prognosis, and LWD/MWD input.
• Mentor geoscience professionals and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Present findings to senior management and external stakeholders.

Skills

Geophysics

Seismic interpretation

Team leadership

Project management

Python

AI/ML in geoscience

Education

PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Python

Job description

Anton, a global energy services company, seeks a Senior Consultant Geophysicist - Exploration Geophysics to lead basin-scale evaluations and advanced seismic studies. You will integrate seismic, gravity, magnetic, and well data to build robust reinterpretations and resource assessments.

The role requires a PhD in Geophysics with 20+ years of upstream experience, exceptional English communication, and a track record in international projects and multidisciplinary teams.