Reservoir Geologist
Core
Integrate and interpret geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to characterize unconventional reservoirs (shale, tight clastic, tight carbonate) and optimize well placement for field development.
Role type
Senior Reservoir Geologist (Unconventional)
Builds
Reservoir characterization models, well placement recommendations, and development plans for unconventional hydrocarbon resources.
Domain
Upstream Oil & Gas / Unconventional Reservoirs
Required skills
Geological data integration, Geophysical interpretation, Petrophysical analysis, Sedimentology, Depositional environment analysis, Well placement optimization, Reservoir modeling, Data science applications, Fracturing evaluation, Reserve estimation
Preferred skills
Reservoir engineering collaboration, Reserve auditing, Advanced degree (Master's/PhD)
Technologies
Well logs, Core analysis, Cross sections, Maps, Histograms, Summary tables, Data science tools
Responsibilities
Integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to predict reservoir properties; Conduct geological studies to optimize well placement; Generate cross sections and reports for stratigraphic intervals; Evaluate practices using data science to predict reservoir quality; Monitor wells and perform evaluations during/post frac jobs; Provide geological input for appraisal and development plans; Mentor junior professionals.
Seniority
Senior, 10+ years experience