Exploration Geoscientist

Saudi Aramco (ASC)

We are seeking an Exploration Geoscientist with a strong track record in prospect generation to join Eastern Area Exploration Department (EAED).

The Eastern Area Exploration Department aim to meet the demand for hydrocarbon resource replacement and obtain sustainable volumes of oil and gas to replace the ongoing production. Also, EAED duties cover all prospect generation and Exploration/Delineation well location selection, and assimilation of new Exploration well drilling results throughout the Eastern Basin of Saudi Arabia, an area of more than one million square kilometers.

As an Exploration Geoscientist you will be responsible for all aspects of well and seismic data interpretation and integration to produce prospects and associated potential volume ranges combined with petroleum systems analysis to inform risk and uncertainty together with strategic alignment with the company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Near field and wildcat exploration mapping and prospect generation throughout the Basins of Saudi Arabia.
• Well log interpretation and correlations using basic logs.
• Use of advanced log interpretations where available
• Work effectively with petrophysical colleagues.
• Execute reflection seismic data interpretation 2D and 3D incorporating multiple surveys and vintages, onshore and marine, and generating attributes as required.
• Well ties using synthetics and Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP).
• Interpret seismic, including seismic stratigraphic interpretations for subtle traps.
• Apply sequence stratigraphic techniques to identify subtle traps.
• Integrate diverse data-types to construct and promote prospects.
• Assess petroleum risk elements to identify viable prospects.
• Map making using industry standard tools.
• Prospect volume and risk estimates.
• Preparing and presenting professional-quality presentation materials.
• Provide mentoring and technical assistance to young professionals.
• Select well locations, plan wells.
• Participate in well operations decision making to take critical decisions and solve problems.