Petrophysicist

About the Role

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Petrophysicist with expertise in reservoir characterization to join the Eastern Unconventional Characterization Division (EUCD) within the UR Exploration & Characterization Department. This is a full-time position requiring over 10 years of experience.

Departmental Overview

The EUCD is responsible for the exploration of unconventional targets across the kingdom, including shale, tight clastic, and tight carbonate formations. The division also characterizes existing unconventional resources to validate their viability and de-risk development programs. Additionally, the department supports other entities within the UR organization by addressing subsurface challenges during operational stages, facilitating informed decision-making and optimized resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and build petrophysical models using multidisciplinary data and observations to establish accurate reservoir properties and predict hydrocarbon volumes.
• Conduct detailed petrophysical studies, integrating all available data to optimize well placement, completion, and production designs for maximizing hydrocarbon recovery.
• Utilize and maintain petrophysical models to conduct and document reservoir characterization workflows. This includes generating cross-sections from well logs, maps, cores, cross-plots, histograms, summary tables, and written reports for various stratigraphic intervals to recommend optimal well placement strategies.
• Evaluate current practices and identify opportunities for innovative improvements using data science applications to predict reservoir quality and optimize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, actively participating in the well planning process to optimize well placement using diverse petrophysical data. Monitor and track wells during and post-completion operations.
• Communicate effectively through presentations to technical peers and management teams to enhance in-house knowledge.
• Provide support, recommendations, and advice within the area of expertise.
• Mentor and develop young professionals in applying petrophysical principles to support drilling, completion, and production.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies in petrophysics.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in petrophysics, with a focus on reservoir characterization.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating petrophysical data from well logs, cores, and laboratory measurements.
• Proven ability to create accurate petrophysical models and predict reservoir properties such as porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation.

Work Environment at Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco offers challenging professional, technical, and industrial opportunities. Employees work on world-scale projects, supported by significant investment in capital and technology. As a global energy company addressing major technical, logistical, and environmental challenges, Saudi Aramco invests heavily in talent development. The company has a long history of educating and training its workforce, with extensive development programs encouraging employees at all levels to enhance their sector-specific knowledge and competencies.