Petroleum Geologist
Core
Evaluating geological data to identify and assess potential hydrocarbon reservoirs and contribute to strategic exploration direction.
Role type
Senior Petroleum Geologist (Exploration)
Builds
Geological models, exploration reports, and drilling target definitions
Domain
Oil and gas exploration
Required skills
Geological data interpretation, seismic and well log analysis, regional and prospect-level assessment, multidisciplinary data integration (geochemistry, sedimentology, biostratigraphy), basin analysis, structural geology, geological software proficiency (Petrel, Kingdom, ArcGIS), analytical problem-solving
Technologies
Petrel, Kingdom, ArcGIS
Responsibilities
Interpret geological, seismic, and well log data to identify and map potential hydrocarbon plays and prospects; Conduct regional and prospect-level geological assessments to estimate resource potential; Integrate multidisciplinary data into geological models; Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and maps for exploration team reviews; Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to define drilling targets and optimize exploration strategies; Stay updated on industry trends, new exploration technologies, and best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC