Petrophysicist Advisor

Baker Hughes Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Tailored financial programs

Flexibility in benefits

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

Baker Hughes, via GCea, seeks a senior Petrophysicist advisor to provide formation evaluation and reservoir engineering expertise across multidisciplinary projects, including field development planning and production optimization.

The role demands 15+ years in oil and gas with 10+ years in formation evaluation and petrophysics, open-hole and log interpretation, and leadership of integrated studies with cross-functional teams. Saudi work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geophysics or equivalent.
• 15+ years in oil & gas with 10+ years in formation evaluation and petrophysics.
• Strong experience with formation evaluation, reservoir engineering, log interpretation and reservoir modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide formation evaluation and reservoir engineering expertise for multidisciplinary projects including field development planning and reservoir characterization.
• Integrate petrophysical, geological and reservoir data to optimize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Conduct advanced formation evaluation studies: log interpretation, saturation evaluation, net pay, and reservoir quality assessments.
• Apply reservoir engineering techniques: simulation, material balance, decline curve analysis and production forecasting.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and project teams; mentor junior engineers and support business development.

Skills

Formation evaluation

Reservoir engineering

Open-hole logs

Petrophysical evaluation

Reservoir simulation

Field development planning

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geophysics

Tools

Baker Hughes software

Industry-standard petrophysics software

Job description

Are you a highly motivated, creative individual and passionate about Geoscience & Petroleum?

**Would you like to be a part ofsuccessfulteam?**

**Join our team!**

Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, which delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

**Partner with the best**

Gaffney Cline energy advisory (GCea), a segment within the Baker Hughes organization, offers technical, commercial, and strategic advice to the petroleum sector. The company’s expertise is the business of petroleum, reflecting an unparalleled track record in: * Exploration, development and production evaluation and operations * Field development and rehabilitation *Formation Evaluation * Wellbore focused Analysis * Economic Analysis * Advice to on maximizing production through various production enhancement initiatives. Latest technological advancements and their applicability to enhance production. GCea is quickly expanding its global operations and is now seeking talented and motivated professionals to join our dynamic organization.

**Partner with the best**

As a Petrophysicist advisor you will have the following responsibilities:

• Providing formation evaluation and reservoir engineering expertise for multidisciplinary projects, including field development planning, reservoir characterization, reservoir performance analysis.

• Integrating petrophysical, geological, and reservoir engineering data to evaluate reservoir potential and optimize hydrocarbon recovery.

• Conducting advanced formation evaluation studies, including log interpretation, petrophysical analysis, saturation evaluation, net pay determination, and reservoir quality assessment.

• Applying reservoir engineering techniques such as reservoir simulation, material balance analysis, decline curve analysis, and production forecasting.

• Presenting technical data, interpretations, recommendations, and reports to clients independently or as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

• Advising clients on formation evaluation, petrophysics, reservoir management, field development, and production optimization strategies.

• Supporting mentoring, coaching, and technical training activities for junior engineers and petrophysicists.

• Leading large multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple projects with varying scope and complexity.

• Supporting business development activities, technical proposal preparation, and client engagement initiatives.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geophysics

• Minimum 15 years of total experience in the oil and gas industry.

• 10+ years of experience in formation evaluation and Petrophysics.

• Demonstrated expertise in Formation Evaluation and Reservoir Engineering , including:

• Open-hole and cased-hole log interpretation

• Petrophysical evaluation and formation characterization

• Rock typing and reservoir quality assessment

• Saturation analysis and net pay determination

• Reservoir simulation and modeling

• Decline curve analysis

• PVT and SCAL data interpretation

• Reservoir performance analysis

• Field development planning and production optimization

• Have a strong understanding of integrated subsurface workflows, combining geology, geophysics, petrophysics, formation evaluation, and reservoir engineering data to support decision-making and maximize asset value.

• Have hands‑on experience with Baker Hughes is preferred and industry-standard software applications for Formation Evaluation and Reservoir Engineering, or experience with other applicable Baker Hughes and industry software platforms

• Experience leading integrated studies and collaborating across Reservoir Engineering, Petrophysics, Geology, Geophysics, Drilling, and Production disciplines.

• Strong understanding of unconventional and conventional reservoir evaluation methodologies and reservoir management practices.

• Experience supporting reservoir characterization, formation evaluation, field development, reserves assessment, and production enhancement projects.

• Be able to demonstrate excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.

• Highly motivated with strong analytical, technical, and leadership skills with experience in managing multidisciplinary technical teams and mentoring professionals.

• Be able to demonstrate advanced project management and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality technical solutions.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Applicants must have work authorization in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Advisor - Segment Geoservices About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.