PRINCIPAL GEOPHYSICIST

QatarEnergy; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy seeks a senior geophysicist to lead international exploration activities, focusing on non-operated ventures. You will drive seismic interpretation, risk assessment, and asset maturation, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across NOJVs.

The role requires a track record in prospect generation and drill-ready recommendations. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating asset management tasks, and presenting complex subsurface cases to senior leadership for strategic

Qualifications

• 15+ years of international exploration experience in IOCs.
• Proven seismic interpretation and quantitative interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and ventures.
• Experience with NOJV Joint Ventures and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in Petrel, GeoX, RokDoc and other geoscience tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert geophysical support for exploration activities and NOJV ventures.
• Screen new venture opportunities and prospect evaluation.
• Advise management on complex geophysical and subsurface problems.
• Prepare asset risk registers and support venture decisions.
• Represent the company in technical meetings and document minutes.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Quantitative interpretation

AVO analysis

Rock physics

Seismic inversion

Team leadership

Mentoring

JV coordination

Education

Bachelor degree

Master's in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

GeoX

Hampson-Russel

RokDoc

PaleoScan

Basin modelling

Job description

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams and peers to provide expert geophysical support for exploration activities and studies across QatarEnergy’s International non-operated ventures (NOJV)
• Activities will include new venture opportunity screening, Asset prospect & lead evaluation, risking and volumetric assessments leading to portfolio ranking and high-grading for drill-readiness, Exploration and Appraisal drilling preparation & monitoring, perform seismic studies with oversight on all geophysical operations (acquisition, processing, well seismic) and integrated geoscience studies to QAQC Operator’s work supporting Venture decisions and seeking QatarEnergy Management approval
• Serve as a technical advisor to Management on complex geophysical and subsurface problems and provide appropriate cost effective and timely solutions
• Additional key responsibilities include NOJV Asset Management such as support of submission of Annual Business Plans, Scorecards, upkeep of Venture Risk registers, timely update of Senior Management on TCM and OCM Asset recommendations and influencing the Operators’ plans to align with QatarEnergy’s preferred position, specifically on synergies and cost savings where applicable
• Coordination and representation of the company in all technical meetings, ownership of the minutes documenting QatarEnergy’s position, fostering respectful communication and knowledge exchange and providing support for continuous improvement to the assets/regions assigned

Primary Purpose Of The Job

• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams and peers to provide expert geophysical support for exploration activities and studies across QatarEnergy’s International non-operated ventures (NOJV)
• Activities will include new venture opportunity screening, Asset prospect & lead evaluation, risking and volumetric assessments leading to portfolio ranking and high-grading for drill-readiness, Exploration and Appraisal drilling preparation & monitoring, perform seismic studies with oversight on all geophysical operations (acquisition, processing, well seismic) and integrated geoscience studies to QAQC Operator’s work supporting Venture decisions and seeking QatarEnergy Management approval
• Serve as a technical advisor to Management on complex geophysical and subsurface problems and provide appropriate cost effective and timely solutions
• Additional key responsibilities include NOJV Asset Management such as support of submission of Annual Business Plans, Scorecards, upkeep of Venture Risk registers, timely update of Senior Management on TCM and OCM Asset recommendations and influencing the Operators’ plans to align with QatarEnergy’s preferred position, specifically on synergies and cost savings where applicable
• Coordination and representation of the company in all technical meetings, ownership of the minutes documenting QatarEnergy’s position, fostering respectful communication and knowledge exchange and providing support for continuous improvement to the assets/regions assigned

Required Experience And Skills

• Explorer with min 15 years’ experience within International Exploration and New Ventures in International Oil & Gas Companies (IOCs)
• Proven track record of seismic interpretation, Quantitative Interpretation methods (including AVO analysis, Rock Physics and Seismic Inversion) required for prospect maturation, geologic risking and resource volume estimation for exploration and appraisal projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, projects and ventures
• A keen explorer who enjoys working with a close team of professionals to mature exploration projects and provide clear recommendations to the company and JV
• An ability to energize the team and to mentor younger staff as well as integration with other disciplines
• Demonstrable experience in oil and gas exploration projects in a wide range of sedimentary basins and tectonic settings globally, pre and post salt basins, basin and play led exploration from inception to prospect generation and drill-ready well locations
• Must be able to work in a non-operated capacity demonstrating communication skills fundamental to preserving credibility and influencing QatarEnergy’s operating JV partners in support of QatarEnergy’s Strategic Goals
• Experience in Non-Operated Joint ventures with multiple IOCs is required
• Advanced or Expert Software Proficiency: Petrel Suite including QI modules, GeoX, Hampson-Russel necessary. RokDoc, PaleoScan and Basin Modelling software is preferred

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Geophysics, Physics or Geology. Master’s Degree in Geophysics is highly preferred