Principal Geologist

Job title

Principal Geologist

Grade

Stream

Commercial

Function

Investment Valuations & Strategy

Location

Oman – Head Office

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Manager, Geoscience

Direct reports

-

Job purpose

Provide robust Technical support on the Geology for the development of integrated geo-science learnings and implement them to integrated subsurface Operated Assets under Head of Exploration Operated Assets scope’s by applying advanced geo-science knowledge and industry learnings through:  (1) Deliver timely high quality geological analysis and interpretation to progress company’s operated and non-operated assets that includes a variety of reservoirs, fluids and maturity, (2) Lead development operations, geological modeling, data acquisition and the people progression, and (3) Coordination of special studies, preparation and update of subsurface interpretations and provision for an input of relevant data to other discipline; in order to support enhance the geological interpretation for the discovery of significant oil / gas deposits.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead with autonomy and oversees in a greater scope the specific area / process / discipline /path by establishing Strategies, plans, programs, goals, deadlines, and budgets for a particular discipline / project.
• Oversees the staff and guide them to ensure the accomplishment of efficient/ effective strategic goals. 
• Mentor and coaching Geologists staff to improve their skills and develop them into self-sufficient performers
• Lead Geoscientist to represent the company at partner interface meetings & TCM's.
• Execute the pre-defined geological elements of Development projects
• Apply advanced geological expertise and professional judgment in delivering assigned projects and presents completed analysis and recommendations at Peer Reviews, Peer Assists and Functional Reviews as part of the company Value Assurance Framework. May act as a peer reviewer for other projects
• Accountable to formulate realistic alternative subsurface realizations and provide field optimum development concepts and recommendations
• Ensures all geological uncertainties and risks are incorporated into forward exploration and developments plans, and are included in all estimates of reserves
• Liaise with other team members to carry out subsurface evaluation and analysis to propose well locations and pick wells to fulfil business needs as well as defining necessary data gathering like logging, coring, etc.
• Contributes to all phases of planning, delivery and evaluation of well operations as assigned, including Geotech Documents, data gathering, daily reporting and post-well studies and analyses
• Prepare and keep up to date subsurface interpretations, presented as structural contour maps, thickness maps and X-Sections aimed at defining boundary conditions of the pools and reservoirs
• Integrate production and engineering data in order to meet the company production and forecasting targets to ensure all own evaluations are documented and related geological data (both petro-technical and physical) is handled in accordance with the companies Data Management Standards
• Propose, develop and support subsurface work to gain internal and partner approval for operator recommendations /proposals
• Establish and formulate workflows, best practices and procedures for OQ upstream, in the geological function.
• Adhere to appropriate Subsurface Policies and Standards
• Ensure to Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and safety of others at work
• Actively participate in, contribute to, and promote company occupational health, safety, security and environment culture.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company HSE and Security policies and procedures and meet company HSE goals and targets, and participate in HSE programs.
• Stand-by / on-call duties when required

Key interactions

Internal: Operations team, Exploration team, Subsurface, support functions.

External: Partners, OQEP JVs, consultancy firms, Government related entities

Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Education requirements

BS Degree in Geology, relevant science subject or equivalent

MSc degree desirable

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• Experience (10 yrs+) in Exploration or New Ventures and development assets.
• Broad geoscience knowledge, with experience in both geophysics and geology in various settings and multiple petroleum fields (Preferred international experience).
• Experienced with both exploration and development upstream oil and gas activities including design and execution of FDPs.
• Relevant software experience, Landmark, Petrel and ArcGIS is preferred
• Demonstrated strong experience in the following fields:
  • Well operations planning and delivery 
  • Field appraisal and development including reservoir characterization
  • Prospect generation, evaluation and proposal
  • Exposure to regional and new venture evaluations
  • 3D Geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel Software
• Preferred experience in interface with commercial teams and VDRs and transactions workflows.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken English
• Track record of deadline delivery and result oriented with ability to prioritize and deliver
• Mastery level expert user of geological interpretations systems
• Exposure of working in different international (GCC & others)
• Strong experienced mentor and coach

Soft:

• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task while maintaining priorities
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Active listening
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Complex problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken English
• Result oriented with ability to prioritize and deliver

Technical:

• Computer literacy including MS Office & relevant Geoscience software (Landmark, Petrel and ArcGIS). 3D Geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel Software.
• Project Management skills
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Quality control analysis
• Geography
• Understanding the uncertainties in the petrophysical evaluation and quantifying framework within which exploration activities are planned and also the assessment of discovered volumes