Development (Geologist I)

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship) in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced geologist to generate geological models and optimize field development plans. The ideal candidate will have approximately 15 years of experience with a focus on unconventional tight sand plays and proficiency in software like Petrel and RMS. This role demands collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and excellent interpersonal skills.

A Bachelor’s degree in Geology is required, with advanced degrees preferred. This is an opportunity to work on critical assessments and contribute to enhancing production strategies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science; advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 15 years of experience with at least 5-10 years in unconventional tight sand plays.
• High level experience in integrating geological evaluations and petroleum systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Generate and interpret fit-for-purpose geological models.
• Recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes.
• Optimize field development strategy using geological and engineering data.

Skills

Geological modeling

Reservoir characterization

Petrophysics

Geomechanics

Data integration

Static modeling software (Petrel, RMS)

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related science

Master's degree (preferred)

Ph.D. (reduces work experience requirement)

Tools

Petrel

RMS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Generate and interpret fit‑for‑purpose geological models for reservoir characterization, field development plan, and hydrocarbon in‑place assessment by integrating sedimentology, petrophysics, and geomechanics as well as drilling, stimulation, and production.
• Use geological models to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
• Integrate and utilize geological and engineering data to optimize field development strategy.
• Identify opportunities for workovers, infill drilling, and multi‑well pad optimization.
• Perform complex geological assignments such as resource assessments and create volumetric calculations to determine reserves estimations.
• Build and document static models while illustrating with cross‑sections, maps, cross‑plots, histograms, and summary tables with high efficiency in using Petrel or RMS software.
• Work with reservoir engineers and reserve auditors to determine reserve estimations.
• Work with the field production and drilling departments on well performance and optimization.
• Work closely with drilling, production engineering, and reservoir engineering teams and champion operational activities from planning to execution using a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related science; an advanced degree is preferred and will reduce prerequisite work experience by one year for a Master’s degree and two years for a Ph.D.
• Approximately 15 years of experience with at least 5‑10 years in unconventional tight sand plays across different unconventional hydrocarbon basins required.
• High level experience in integrating regional to field‑scale geological evaluations and applied petroleum systems analysis with knowledge of industry best practices in development optimization and operational efficiency, with high efficiency in using static modeling software such as Petrel and RMS.
• Candidate must have the ability to work on a multidisciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for knowledge sharing objectives.