Senior Geophysicist Manager

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding seeks a Senior Geophysicist Manager to lead geophysical studies and seismic interpretation, supporting hydrocarbon exploration, appraisal, and field development. You will provide technical leadership for prospect generation, reservoir characterization, seismic acquisition and processing, while guiding a multidisciplinary geoscience team.

You will lead interpretation, integrate data across disciplines, and mentor geophysicists and geoscientists, contributing to reserves evaluation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or Earth Sciences.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of upstream oil & gas experience.
• Proven experience in exploration and development projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interpretation of 2D/3D/4D seismic data.
• Identify and mature exploration prospects and drilling opportunities.
• Conduct seismic attribute analysis, AVO, inversion, and reservoir studies.
• Support exploration, appraisal, and development drilling programs.
• Manage seismic acquisition, processing, and reprocessing projects.
• Integrate geophysical, geological, petrophysical, and reservoir data.
• Lead and mentor geophysicists and geoscientists.
• Participate in reserves evaluation and field development planning.
• Provide technical recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Seismic interpretation

Reservoir characterization

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or Earth Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Decision Space

Hampson Russell

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Geophysicist Manager is responsible for leading geophysical studies and seismic interpretation activities to support hydrocarbon exploration, appraisal, and field development. The role provides technical leadership for prospect generation, reservoir characterization, seismic acquisition and processing, while managing a multidisciplinary geoscience team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interpretation of 2D, 3D, and 4D seismic data.
• Identify and mature exploration prospects and drilling opportunities.
• Conduct seismic attribute analysis, AVO, inversion, and reservoir characterization studies.
• Support exploration, appraisal, and development drilling programs.
• Manage seismic acquisition, processing, and reprocessing projects.
• Integrate geophysical, geological, petrophysical, and reservoir data.
• Lead and mentor geophysicists and geoscientists.
• Participate in reserves evaluation, field development planning, and asset evaluations.
• Provide technical recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or Earth Sciences.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of upstream oil & gas experience.
• Proven experience in exploration and development projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

• Seismic Interpretation (2D/3D/4D)
• AVO Analysis
• Seismic Inversion
• Structural & Stratigraphic Interpretation
• Reservoir Characterization
• Prospect Generation & Risk Assessment
• Petrel
• Kingdom
• Decision Space
• Hampson Russell

Experience Required: 15-20+ Years Level: Senior Manager / Head of Geophysics Industry: Upstream Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (E&P)