Petrophysicist - Reservoir Characterization
Posted date [2026-09-21]
(ID: 52218)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Petrophysicist - Reservoir CharacterizationJob Snapshot
Role: Petrophysicist
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Geology-Geophysics
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Petrophysicist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to perform advanced petrophysical analysis and reservoir characterization for oil and gas exploration and development activities. The role integrates well logs, core data and seismic reservoir characterization to strengthen subsurface understanding, evaluate reservoir properties and support resource development decisions. The position requires at least five years of relevant experience and advanced knowledge of petrophysical analysis, formation evaluation and logging techniques.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Geology-Geophysics
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
About the Role
The Petrophysicist will evaluate reservoir characteristics and resource extraction potential using advanced petrophysical
analysis and subsurface data.
Working alongside geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers, the role will integrate multiple sources of geological and geophysical information to improve reservoir understanding and support exploration and development operations.
Petrophysical Analysis
* Conduct advanced petrophysical analysis to evaluate reservoir characteristics and resource extraction potential.
* Integrate core data with seismic reservoir characterization to improve subsurface interpretation.
* Perform and interpret acoustic, nuclear, resistivity and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance logging.
* Evaluate petrophysical datasets to generate reliable reservoir characterization results.
* Analyse petrophysical uncertainty and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate associated risks.
* Apply suitable petrophysical methodologies and technologies to support subsurface evaluation.
Formation Evaluation and Data Quality
* Develop and execute formation testing and sampling programs.
* Maintain the accuracy and reliability of data generated through formation evaluation activities.
* Ensure the quality and reliability of log acquisition and processing.
* Evaluate acquired subsurface information for consistency and suitability for reservoir characterization.
* Apply analytical and problem-solving capabilities when interpreting complex petrophysical information.
Subsurface Collaboration
* Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate petrophysical findings with broader subsurface studies.
* Support optimization of exploration and development operations through multidisciplinary technical analysis.
* Communicate petrophysical interpretations, uncertainties and recommendations to relevant technical teams.
* Contribute technical findings required for reservoir evaluation and development decisions.
Technical Reporting and Development
* Prepare detailed technical reports covering petrophysical findings, interpretations and recommendations.
* Develop presentations communicating relevant subsurface analysis and conclusions.
* Maintain awareness of developments in petrophysical technologies, tools and methodologies.
* Provide technical guidance and training to junior team members.
* Support the development of petrophysical capability through knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.
Minimum Qualification
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum 5 years of experience in petrophysical analysis and reservoir characterization.
* Experience in oil and gas exploration and development operations.
* Advanced knowledge of petrophysical analysis and logging techniques.
* Knowledge of acoustic, nuclear, resistivity and NMR logging.
* Proficiency in petrophysical software and tools.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
* Ability to integrate core, logging and seismic reservoir characterization data.
About ADNOC
Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain.
ADNOC is investing in lower-carbon solutions, new energies and decarbonization technologies as part of its stated net-zero-by-2045 ambition and commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.
Working alongside geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers, the role will integrate multiple sources of geological and geophysical information to improve reservoir understanding and support exploration and development operations.
Petrophysical Analysis
* Conduct advanced petrophysical analysis to evaluate reservoir characteristics and resource extraction potential.
* Integrate core data with seismic reservoir characterization to improve subsurface interpretation.
* Perform and interpret acoustic, nuclear, resistivity and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance logging.
* Evaluate petrophysical datasets to generate reliable reservoir characterization results.
* Analyse petrophysical uncertainty and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate associated risks.
* Apply suitable petrophysical methodologies and technologies to support subsurface evaluation.
Formation Evaluation and Data Quality
* Develop and execute formation testing and sampling programs.
* Maintain the accuracy and reliability of data generated through formation evaluation activities.
* Ensure the quality and reliability of log acquisition and processing.
* Evaluate acquired subsurface information for consistency and suitability for reservoir characterization.
* Apply analytical and problem-solving capabilities when interpreting complex petrophysical information.
Subsurface Collaboration
* Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate petrophysical findings with broader subsurface studies.
* Support optimization of exploration and development operations through multidisciplinary technical analysis.
* Communicate petrophysical interpretations, uncertainties and recommendations to relevant technical teams.
* Contribute technical findings required for reservoir evaluation and development decisions.
Technical Reporting and Development
* Prepare detailed technical reports covering petrophysical findings, interpretations and recommendations.
* Develop presentations communicating relevant subsurface analysis and conclusions.
* Maintain awareness of developments in petrophysical technologies, tools and methodologies.
* Provide technical guidance and training to junior team members.
* Support the development of petrophysical capability through knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.
Minimum Qualification
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum 5 years of experience in petrophysical analysis and reservoir characterization.
* Experience in oil and gas exploration and development operations.
* Advanced knowledge of petrophysical analysis and logging techniques.
* Knowledge of acoustic, nuclear, resistivity and NMR logging.
* Proficiency in petrophysical software and tools.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
* Ability to integrate core, logging and seismic reservoir characterization data.
About ADNOC
Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain.
ADNOC is investing in lower-carbon solutions, new energies and decarbonization technologies as part of its stated net-zero-by-2045 ambition and commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.
