Senior Petroleum Geochemist

Huxley Associates; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 26,500; Full time

Job summary

A major oil company in Oman is seeking a Senior Petroleum Geochemist to provide expert geochemical support for their exploration and production teams. This direct hire offers a competitive package, including housing and educational allowances, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on hydrocarbon maturation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in geochemistry and subsurface fluid evaluation.

Benefits

Housing allowance for up to 3 children

Family medical coverage

Annual business class flights to home country

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in subsurface fluid evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of reservoir production allocation.
• Understanding of hydrocarbon source rocks and migration processes.

Responsibilities

• Planning, defining, and monitoring QC and close-out geochemical projects.
• Identifying geochemistry-related problems and opportunities for improvements.
• Conducting specialist studies for integrated projects.

Skills

Geochemistry sampling

Mud gas logging

Hydrocarbon fingerprinting

Analytical techniques

Interpretative techniques

Technology and innovation comfort

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology with a major in Chemistry

Postgraduate qualification (PhD or MSc) in Geochemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with a postgraduate qualification in Geoscience

Experience as a Basin Modeler with a geochemical background

Job description

Senior Petroleum Geochemist - Major Oil Company - Oman - USD 10-12,000 per month

My client is seeking to fill a highly specialized, technical position within their organization. This is a direct, permanent hire. The role offers an excellent opportunity to apply geochemistry across a large and diverse hydrocarbon maturation portfolio, including frontier exploration of unconventional gas and mature fields under established EOR schemes.

This position reports to the Team Lead for Geochemistry and Basin Modelling and collaborates closely with geological services, specialist teams, and the Production Chemistry department. Internal stakeholders include 'Exploration Evaluation', 'New Opportunities', and 'Petroleum Engineering Asset Development' teams.

The primary responsibility is to provide expert geochemical support and advice to Exploration and Production asset teams. Daily duties include:

1. Planning, defining, and monitoring QC and close-out geochemical projects, including budget management.
2. Identifying geochemistry-related problems and opportunities for technological improvements.
3. Conducting specialist studies for integrated projects, leading scope and deliverables.
4. Providing expert input on charge risk and production-related geochemical issues.
5. Managing quality control of contractor specialist studies.

Package / Other Details

The package includes a competitive salary of USD 10,000-12,000 per month, housing and education allowances for up to 3 children, family medical coverage, and annual business class flights to the country of origin. Oman is known for its friendly environment, diverse geography, low cost of living, and high standard of living. Cash packages are modest, but the overall financial benefits are competitive considering the lifestyle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology with a major in Chemistry and postgraduate qualification (PhD or MSc) in Geochemistry, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with a postgraduate qualification in Geoscience, or
• Experience as a Basin Modeler with a geochemical background.

• Minimum 8-10 years of hands-on experience in subsurface fluid evaluation.
• Experience with geochemistry sampling, mud gas logging, and hydrocarbon fingerprinting.
• Extensive knowledge of reservoir production allocation.
• Understanding of hydrocarbon source rocks and migration processes.
• Proficiency in analytical and interpretative techniques.
• Knowledge of Middle East stratigraphy is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of how exploration and development link to business drivers.
• Comfort with technology and innovation.

About The Company

Huxley Associates is a global recruitment consultancy specializing in sectors including energy, engineering, finance, IT, and more. With over 16 years of growth and a network of 16 offices worldwide, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier recruitment solutions and fostering long-term client relationships across the MENA region.