Principal Geoscientist

Job Title: Principal Geoscientist

Function: Exploration

Location: Muscat - HO

Budget control: OPEX and/or CAPEX

Reporting to: Head of Exploration

Job purpose

Provide geological and geophysical expertise to lead and guide geoscience activities across exploration and appraisal projects. This role involves integrating geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to evaluate subsurface potential, de-risk prospects and drive the company’s exploration strategy. The Principal Geoscientist also plays a key role in mentoring younger staff and ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical outputs. Additionally, the role supports the evaluation of potential upstream opportunities by conducting thorough geoscience due diligence and contributing to or reviewing technical studies in collaboration with third partie

s.The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objective

s.Main tasks and responsibilitie

• s Lead regional and prospect-scale geological and geophysical evaluation
• s.Perform basin and play fairway analysis to identify new exploration opportuniti
• esOversee the integration of seismic, well, and geochemical data to generate robust subsurface mode
• lsPerform seismic interpretation (2D and 3D), well correlation and seismic attribute analysi
• s.Perform time to depth conversion and velocity sensitivity analysis for exploration opportunitie
• s.Conduct hydrocarbon volumetric assessment (Probabilistic/Deterministic
• ).Conduct geological risk/uncertainty assessment of plays/prospects/lea
• dsCommunicate geophysical and geological understanding through preparation of well proposals and presentation
• s.Participate in proposing new data gathering (e.g. seismic data acquisition and processing, core data acquisition/ interpretation, Petrophysical data, etc
• .)Initiate, lead and review subsurface studies to support the evaluation of basins, plays, and prospect
• s.Support the preparation of notional development plans/concepts for feasibility assessment purpos
• esSupport technical due diligence processes, data room visits or preparation of data roo
• msContribute to the preparation of investment/ farm-in proposal
• s.Supports strategic exploration planning and portfolio manageme
• ntProvide technical input to the short (yearly) and med (5 years) term exploration business pla
• n.Mentor and coaching Geoscience staff to improve their skills and develop them into self-sufficient performe
• rsEnsure to Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and safety of others at wo
• rkActively participate in, contribute to, and promote company occupational health, safety, security and environment cultur
• e.Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company HSE and Security policies and procedures and meet company HSE goals and targets and participate in HSE program

s.
Key interaction

s: Interna l: Commercial, Legal, Finance, Non-Operated Assets, Operated Ass

etsExterna l: Partners, OQEP JVs, consultancy firms, e

tc.Notable Working Condition s: Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation si

te.Education requirement

s: BSc in Geo-science or any relevant subje

ct.Language requirement

s: Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirab

le)Background and experie

• nce
  Minimum of 10 years of relevant experi
• enceRobust experience in G&G data interpretations workflows and methods for play mapping, prospect generation and evaluation, volumetric estimation, and geological risk analy
• sis.Deep understanding of regional geology, structural interpretation, stratigraphy, and petroleum syst
• ems.Work Experience in variety of geological/basin setti
• ngs.Experienced with both exploration and development of upstream oil and gas activi
• tiesRelevant software experience in Petrel and Ar
• cGISAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team environ
• mentStrong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken Eng
• lishTrack record of deadline delivery and result oriented with ability to prioritize and del
• iverExperienced mentor and c
• oachPreference for Omani candid

ates
Competencies and sk

ills S

• oft: Self-starter with the ability to multitask while maintaining prior
• itiesActive list
• eningAttention to d
• etailCritical thi
• nkingJudgment and decision m
• akingComplex problem so

lving
Techn

• ical: Computer literacy including MS
• OfficeQuality control an
• alysisProject Management
• skillsLeading multidisciplinary integrated teams and contribution to exploration opportunity risking and ra
• nking.Has participated or contributed to technical reviews, audits and preparation of exploration proposals or Field appraisal /Development

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