Senior Geophysicist Consultant: Seismic Strategy

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton is a globally leading oil & gas services company seeking a senior Consultant - Geophysicist. You will guide seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation, integrating data with well logs, cores, and petrophysical analysis to sharpen exploration strategies.

Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior geophysicists in a dynamic, international setting. The role emphasizes cutting-edge techniques (AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics) and data-driven approaches, including AI/ML

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geoscience, Geophysics, Geology, Engineering, or related field; PhD preferred
• Minimum 20 years of international Upstream Oil & Gas experience, with substantial seismic geophysics exposure
• Extensive experience in 2D/3D seismic acquisition planning, survey design, processing, QA, and interpretation
• Strong knowledge of seismic acquisition techniques, processing workflows, QA, and final volume validation
• Proficiency with industry-standard G&G and seismic interpretation software

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation, and application of geophysical data
• Design and plan 2D and 3D seismic acquisition programs optimizing survey geometry, data quality, cost, and exploration risk
• Review seismic data processing workflows and perform quality control of acquired and processed seismic data
• Validate final seismic volumes and ensure data quality and suitability for interpretation and modelling
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and petrophysical interpretation to improve subsurface understanding
• Assess geohazards and geological uncertainties relevant to exploration and drilling
• Develop, validate, and execute geophysical programs including scope, resources, schedules, budgets, and requirements
• Provide expert assessment of geological and geophysical risks and opportunities to support management decisions

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Geoscience

PhD preferred

Tools

Seismic software

Geophysical tools

Job description

Anton is a globally leading oil & gas services company seeking a senior Consultant - Geophysicist. You will guide seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation, integrating data with well logs, cores, and petrophysical analysis to sharpen exploration strategies.

Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior geophysicists in a dynamic, international setting. The role emphasizes cutting-edge techniques (AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics) and data-driven approaches, including AI/ML