Senior Petroleum Geologist - Reservoir Studies
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45396)
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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
Senior Petroleum Geologist - Reservoir StudiesJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Petroleum Geologist - Reservoir Studies
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Geo-technical
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Petroleum Geologist - Reservoir Studies in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced geologist who can lead reservoir geology studies, build accurate geological models, interpret subsurface data, and support hydrocarbon evaluation for field development and reservoir management. This role with ADNOC Group focuses on geological data acquisition, carbonate reservoir interpretation, 3D static modelling, appraisal planning, and integration of geological findings into wider reservoir development programs.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Geo-technical
Salary: 35000-52000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Direct and participate in geological activities across assigned fields, concession areas, and reservoir study programs.
* Acquire, validate, and interpret geological data to support reservoir characterization and field development decisions.
* Construct, update, and improve geological models, including 3D static models used for reservoir simulation and hydrocarbon-in-place evaluation.
* Coordinate geological requirements and predictions for appraisal wells, development wells, and reservoir evaluation programs.
* Integrate geological findings with reservoir engineering, geophysics, petrophysics, and other technical studies completed by the assigned team.
* Provide technical advice to project team members on reservoir geology, carbonate reservoir behavior, and subsurface interpretation.
* Coordinate and contribute to reservoir appraisal activities, including review and evaluation of well test results.
* Initiate and closely follow up geology-related studies carried out by consultants or shareholders for new reservoirs and assigned fields.
* Participate in contracting activities related to special reservoir geology field testing.
* Define the scope of special tests, prepare technical specifications, evaluate bids, and support contract award recommendations when assigned.
* Monitor contractor progress and performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, and agreed schedules.
* Review and prepare study progress reports while ensuring alignment with company standards, professional practices, and technical procedures.
* Ensure proper receipt, calibration, plotting, tabulation, and database updating of geological data used in reservoir studies.
* Support accurate simulation of reservoirs, recoverable hydrocarbon calculations, and optimization of field development and reservoir management programs.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Geology or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in petroleum geology.
* At least 4 years of experience in carbonate reservoir geology.
* Strong knowledge of reservoir geology, geological modelling, appraisal studies, field development planning, and subsurface data interpretation.
* Practical experience in building or improving geological models, including 3D static reservoir models.
* Ability to integrate geological data with reservoir engineering, geophysical, petrophysical, and field development inputs.
* Strong understanding of hydrocarbon-in-place estimation, reservoir appraisal, and recoverable reserves evaluation.
* Experience working with consultants, contractors, shareholders, or multidisciplinary technical teams on reservoir studies.
* Good technical reporting skills with the ability to review study progress, validate results, and maintain professional documentation standards.
* Detail-focused approach to geological data quality, database updates, calibration, plotting, and interpretation accuracy.
Skills Set
* Petroleum geology
* Reservoir geology
* Carbonate reservoir geology
* Geological modelling
* 3D static modelling
* Reservoir characterization
* Subsurface data interpretation
* Appraisal well planning
* Development well support
* Hydrocarbon-in-place evaluation
* Reservoir simulation support
* Field development planning
* Reservoir management
* Geological database management
* Well test review
* Consultant coordination
* Contractor performance monitoring
* Technical specifications
* Bid evaluation support
* Study progress reporting
* Multidisciplinary integration
Why Join Us
* Work with ADNOC Group on important upstream oil and gas reservoir studies in Abu Dhabi.
* Apply advanced petroleum geology expertise to support field development, reservoir management, and hydrocarbon recovery optimization.
* Gain exposure to complex carbonate reservoirs, geological modelling, appraisal planning, and multidisciplinary subsurface studies.
* Collaborate with experienced geologists, reservoir engineers, consultants, contractors, and technical stakeholders.
* Build long-term career strength in a high-value Oil and Energy role linked to Abu Dhabi’s strategic energy sector.
* Contribute to technically sound reservoir decisions that support efficient, reliable, and sustainable hydrocarbon development.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is one of the world’s leading energy companies and a major driver of Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas sector. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the company operates across exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, gas, logistics, and low-carbon energy solutions. ADNOC continues to support the UAE’s long-term energy strategy through advanced technology, responsible resource development, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across the global energy value chain.
