Petrophysicist

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Petrophysicist

2. JOB PURPOSE

The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organisation's perspective.

To plans and direct petro-physical surveys and analyses, review historical logging data, perform petro-physical interpretation of individual wells, identify oil zones and formation water invasion and propose target zone for new well drilling and/or workover operations while supervising petro-physical operations at well site to ensure that the data quality and the Contractor’s operational performance meeting Company’s technical and safety requirements.

3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Policies, Processes and Procedures

Assists in the implementation of section policies, processes, and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled.

Day-to-day Operations

Applies the day-to-day operations assigned for the Section to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.

Contracts Management

• Supports the Supervisor in technical evaluation and verification of contractors’ pre-qualification documents and assessment of each contractor’s capabilities, to ensure selection of appropriately qualified contractors at the optimum price and required standards.
• Provides specialized support during the execution of contracts to ensure that both contracting parties fulfil their obligations.

Evaluations of Opportunities

Undertakes independent and collaborative Petro-physical evaluations of the highest technical standard for asset specific nature in support of Exploration & Development.

Petro-Physical Activities

• Designs and executes logging programs (pilot-hole requirements, types of logs, intervals) for specific exploration activities in order to gather appropriate and high quality data ready for analysis.
• Executes well log interpretation processes for individual wells, and performs petro-physical characterization of the reservoir, and constructs geo-cellular models. Evaluates cut-off properties and performs volumetric reserves evaluation.
• Supervises wire-line logging and other petro-physical data acquisition to ensure the safe and smooth operation and quality of data production. Coordinates with contractors, verifies service tickets, and checks and approves the final products and reports prepared by contractor.
• Receives, analyses and evaluates logs and core data using different types of computerized evaluation packages and calculates Petro-physical data such as porosity, hydrocarbon saturation, permeability, temperature, etc. in order to provide the basis for oil in place calculations.
• Reviews and interprets historical logging data around the proposed well location, and identifies remaining oil zones and formation water behaviours to propose target zones and logging operation water programmes for new well drillings or workover. Initiates authorization formalities for execution of petro-physical survey/analyses programmes.
• Liaises with geology and reservoir engineering staff to ensure physical corroboration of evaluations and to supplement well data. Evaluates production logs (PLT, TDT), monitors and interprets fluids’ movements in the reservoir and liaises with Reservoir Engineers.
• Establishes and maintains records of raw and computerize petro-physical data and provides data for the petro-physical well data base (digitized log and core data).
• Carries out petro-physical field studies and participates with other reservoir engineers in formulating a field-wide reservoir model for a future updated field development plan.

Reporting

Prepares section reports in a timely and accurate manner to meet Company and section requirements, policies and standards.

Budget

Assists the Supervisor in annual budget preparation, review and control on expenditures, in line with annual departmental budget and annual operational plans.

Safety, Health & Environment

Complies with all relevant safety, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Additional Responsibilities

The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and forms part of the function of the post.

4. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Communicates with Section Supervisor and G&G team on a daily basis. Regularly coordinates with other Division heads, Reservoir Engineers and Drilling Engineers. Frequently coordinates with other departments like ESD, PMD, etc.

External

Regular coordination with Contractors, Service providers, External Inspectors and Auditors.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & LANGUAGE SKILLS

Academic & Professional Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in petro-physical surveys and analyses, review historical logging data and perform petro-physical interpretations.

Languages

Minimum English language required is KJO L5 – Upper-Intermediate.

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