Petrophysics Scientist

Job Duties and Qualifications

PhD in Engineering, Science or similar discipline is preferred, although a Masters in Geoscience, Science and/or Engineering with sufficient experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Design and implement complex reservoir advanced fluid mechanics theory and develop designs and models for flow modeling.
• Develop and regularly implement advanced reservoir engineering techniques in areas of production decline analysis, well test analysis, fluid flow in porous media, and production simulation.
• Perform numerical modeling, data analysis, correlation and model development on complex multi-discipline projects utilizing existing commercial software and may develop new modeling software
• Prepares detailed project plans and as project manager is accountable for performance of complex projects according to plan. Resolve critical/controversial issues.

The Expertise we are looking for:

• Enhanced Oil Recovery fundamentals
• 2D/3D techniques for rock-fluid characterization
• Scientific and Application Software Development
• Rock-fluid and fluid-fluid interactions

Technical knowledge/skills:

• Advise developers and/or lead the development and testing of software products by providing engineering
• Functions and may provide field support for existing software products.
• Prepares technical training materials, makes technical presentations, and trains other presenters as called upon to facilitate technology transfer.
• Demonstrates innovation by contributing inventions, patents, or new designs/techniques, which are regarded as major advances in the field.
• Participates in and contributes to professional societies through technical papers, officer positions, committee memberships, distinguished lecturer, etc.