Principal Petrophysicist

Role overview

The Principal Petrophysicist will lead the planning, coordination, supervision, and quality control of petrophysical data collection, interpretation, and evaluation for well and reservoir studies. The role also supports well operations, contributes to field development planning, and provides petrophysical expertise to QatarEnergy-operated oil assets. As part of multidisciplinary reservoir study teams, the position supports reservoir management initiatives, mentors team members, and advises leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of petrophysical information for both well-level and reservoir-level studies.
• Support ongoing well operations with timely petrophysical input and technical guidance.
• Prepare and contribute to field development plans using petrophysical findings.
• Provide specialist support to oil fields operated by QatarEnergy.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary reservoir teams on reservoir management activities.
• Check and maintain the quality and reliability of petrophysical datasets and log interpretations.
• Help improve reservoir understanding by combining petrophysical, geological, and dynamic data.
• Introduce and apply newer petrophysical technologies and methods to improve field performance and asset value.
• Coach junior staff and contribute expert advice to management.

Required experience and knowledge

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas sector.
• At least 6 years of experience combining petrophysical studies with operational work.
• Strong background in acquiring, evaluating, and interpreting petrophysical data, including advanced logging methods.
• Ability to identify hydrocarbon contacts and assess reservoir potential with accuracy.
• Solid understanding of open-hole logs, including wireline and MWD/LWD, as well as cased-hole and production logging tools.
• Experience in high-quality log data control and routine as well as complex log analysis.
• Ability to work in multicultural teams and communicate effectively with colleagues, field personnel, and management.

Preferred qualifications and exposure

• Experience improving petrophysical data acquisition and interpretation processes using industry best practices and innovative subsurface approaches.
• Exposure to CCAL and SCAL evaluation methods.
• Experience in integrated asset team settings.
• Knowledge of geostatistics and support for geoscientists building 3D geological and property models, both deterministic and stochastic.
• Experience with horizontal well technology and geo-steering.
• Background in carbonate reservoirs.
• Familiarity with statistical and pattern-recognition methods such as neural networks, fuzzy logic, and multidimensional histograms.

Software knowledge

• Geoframe
• TechLog
• IP software
• Petroworks
• Openworks
• Zmap+
• Petrel
• RMS
• Emeraude

Education

A minimum of a BSc in Engineering, Geosciences, Applied Physics, Applied Electronics, or an equivalent discipline is required.