Geologist (Subsurface Exploration)

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in subsurface oil & gas exploration or related geological roles.
Strong knowledge of geological and geophysical exploration techniques, basin analysis, and reservoir evaluation.
Familiarity with drilling operations, well planning, and subsurface development workflows.
Strong leadership and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple exploration workstreams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead geological and geophysical interpretation of exploration prospects to identify hydrocarbon potential and support drilling decisions.
Integrate seismic, well log, core, and reservoir data to build and update robust subsurface geological models.
Monitor and control exploration project budgets to optimize resource allocation and ensure cost-effective execution of exploration activities.
Prepare and present detailed exploration reports to senior management and stakeholders, including findings, progress updates, risks, and recommendations.
Collaborate with reservoir engineers, production engineers, drilling teams, and finance professionals to integrate geological insights into development and production strategies.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address geological uncertainties, exploration challenges, and operational risks.
Evaluate drilling targets and support well planning activities to improve exploration success rates.
Stay updated on emerging exploration technologies, software, and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and predictive capability of geological analysis.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company standards in all exploration and subsurface activities.
Contribute to field development planning by providing high-quality geological interpretation and subsurface insights.
Conduct basin analysis and reservoir evaluation to support exploration strategy and asset development decisions.
Participate in technical reviews and peer evaluations to ensure quality assurance in geological interpretations and models.

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