Specialist Petrophysics

Job Purpose

Plan, lead and monitor the collection, analysis, and evaluation of petrophysical data necessary to predict and analyze the presence of hydrocarbons in wells for calculations of hydrocarbon reserves and for reservoir studies.

Lead, supervises, coordinates, and controls the collection, analysis, and evaluation of petrophysical data necessary to predict the presence of hydrocarbons in wells for calculations of oil and gas reserves and for reservoir studies in order to assist in formulating appropriate field development plans in Al Yasat Petroleum

Interpret and evaluate all laboratory rock and fluid data and establish petrophysical log interpretation parameters supporting the identification and quantification of hydrocarbon resources in the subsurface while evaluating the nature and distribution of rock properties and formation fluids over the life cycle of reservoirs

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Lead the application and interpretation of downhole logs and laboratory core measurements of the physical rock and fluid properties in the vicinity of a wellbore. Ensure that the results, with uncertainties, are properly reflected in static and dynamic reservoir models.
• Coordinate and carry out the interpretation and evaluation of petrophysical data to determine presence, quality and type of hydrocarbons, fluid contacts, rock matrix constituents and properties. Review analytical reports and evaluations related to petrophysical well data, conducted by other team members and consultants, querying anomalies or non-standard parameters or methodologies. Work with the integrated subsurface disciplines to provide a robust technical basis for subsurface modelling to make safe and economically justifiable decisions throughout the lifecycle of the field.
• Lead the quality assessment and quality control of all received log and core data. Prepares SCAL programs, monitors progress and QCs the results, including correlating SCAL data with reservoir rock types on field wide basis.
• Determine sources of error, approximations and assumptions made during core analyses.
• Reconcile SCAL data from different contractors and periods to ensure data compatibility and to better utilize all available SCAL measurements.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals and justifications and the writing of the scope-of-work (SOW) for petrophysical studies to be carried out by consultants and third parties. Contribute to the technical tender evaluations for those projects.
• Presents the petrophysical findings and recommendations to Management and other concerned parties, as required.
• Monitors and QC the work of petrophysical consultants to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the study results and adherence to the agreed SOW and contract.
• Prepare and quality controls the preparation of reports and liaise with other team members to integrate petrophysical data and study results into teamwork.
• Contribute to team decisions on well completion, casing depths, cementation quality and tubular goods for anticipated surveys including corrosion.
• Support definition of well proposals and logging/testing operations. Select the most appropriate logging tool string configuration and acquisition sequence to guarantee representative and accurate data Identifies specific recording modes, recording speed and resolutions to meet objectives. Identifies intervals/depth for extended or special measurements (e. g. MDT points) or well testing.
• Liaise with suppliers of petrophysical software, staying up to date with the latest software developments and new technologies which are of potential value to the Unit and to attend conferences, seminars and to review technical periodicals.
• Contribute to regular management reports such as the weekly highlights, weekly action points, daily well drilling reports, etc.
• Support all cased hole logging acquisition, planning and interpretation. Ensure data quality and way forward to support reservoir team for RMP and FSOPR.
• Recommend the acquisition of new software and hardware related to petrophysics. Participate in the preparation of justifications for these acquisitions.
• Ensure the receipt, QC, calibration and updating of corporate and exploration databases with petrophysical data received from service providers, Group Companies, SPC companies new Joint Ventures and other third parties.
• Ensure that all petrophysical studies are carried out in compliance with ADNOC Modelling guidelines.
• Coordinates & supervises the petrophysical data acquisition activities within the company.
  
  

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

• Ensures the maintenance of high standards of logging data quality and the implementation of safe & cost-effective logging operation.
• Ensure proper logging data handling, Log Quality Control (LQC) & logging data archiving.
• Interact and work as part of a multi-discipline subsurface team, in an environment where geophysical, stratigraphic, petrologic, petrophysical, Geomechanical, engineering and production data are combined to produce integrated products and enhanced reservoir understanding.
• Direct and support the Drilling Operations in field development well planning, operations support and data acquisition strategy for new wells.
• Provide input to petrophysical issues in Reservoir and Base Management, playing a key role in integrating core, log and production data to support reservoir and overburden description/ prediction, completion and/or frac design, and production surveillance.
• Provide petrophysical support to New Well Delivery, Base Management and Reservoir Management teams, including well planning and execution, log data acquisition and interpretation, surveillance planning and execution, reservoir and overburden description, core analysis and seismic rock properties.
• Witness selected logging operations to assure they are carried out according to best practice in terms of both safety and quality.
• Ensure all cement bond log interpretations meet ADNOC standard requirements.
• Provide petrophysical advice for well completions, including input to the selection of perforation intervals.
• Recommend optimum MWD/LWD tool suites to allow cost effective landing and steering of horizontal wells. Build or at a minimum provide petrophysical input for forward models of the well trajectory.
• Maintain/enhance detailed overburden description and Geomechanical model for trajectory planning.
• Provide advice on log or core data acquisition and analyses for diagnosis of wellbore instability problems and reduction of reservoir uncertainties.
• Act as Lead PP in prescribing and undertaking field studies in support of reservoir description & characterization, for static and dynamic reservoir model builds, and NWD prospect generation.
• To advise Management on acquisition of new software and hardware related to petrophysical studies
• Staying up to date with the latest software developments and new applications which are of potential value to the asset.
• Prepare presentations/material for technical workshops based on the need of SH’s request.
• Participate in different platforms of innovation within ADNOC and beyond for sharing the innovations and knowledge.
  
  

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Coaching and mentoring of young UAE national staff.

Budgets

Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.

Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.

Performance Management

Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

• Reports directly to Manager, Reservoir, communicate and alignment with all counterparts to meet the work objectives.
• Communicate and alignment with ADNOC-HQ to meet the work objectives.
  
  

External Communications & Working Relationships

Communicate with all service providers to meet the work objectives.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Geology / Geological science or equivalent.
  
  

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 12 - 15 years of experience in all aspects of exploration geology including play evaluation, prospect ranking and maturation, exploration well proposal preparation, etc. Good understanding of the various aspects of disciplines.
• Have a very good background in quick look petrophysical and geophysical interpretation.
  
  

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort

Minimal

Work Environment

A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Operations /Exploration- Development

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