Job Summary
The Geomodeler/Structural Geologist is a member of the subsurface team, reporting to the Subsurface Manager. The role works closely with geoscientists and engineers as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on the subsurface. The position provides professional-level geological expertise to support regional operations and business development activities. The Geomodeler/Structural Geologist also collaborates closely with reservoir, production technology, and well operations engineers as required to ensure integrated subsurface evaluation and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Structural Interpretation & Model Building:
- Perform advanced 3D geological modelling integrating seismic, well, and production data to build, update, and validate static reservoir models
- Conduct structural interpretation from 2D/3D seismic data to define base, low, and high case structural realizations for well planning and field development
- Integrate borehole image, dip, core, and outcrop data to calibrate subsurface structure and stratigraphy
- Contribute to the definition and updating of fault framework models, horizon correlations, and reservoir zonation schemes
- Apply and, where possible, develop or automate modelling workflows using scripting or coding (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Demonstrate initiative in applying artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning techniques to enhance interpretation efficiency, model fidelity, and uncertainty analysis
- Lead efforts to improve subsurface workflows, data management, and integration of geological, geophysical, and engineering data
- Provide geological support during drilling and update models based on new data from wells and production
- Identify side-track and infill drilling opportunities based on updated structural and property models
- Liaise with the Well Operations team to ensure geological risks and uncertainties are understood
- Identify and promote state-of-the-art modelling and interpretation technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Support and mentor junior geoscientists in modelling techniques and data integration
- Contributes to a knowledge-sharing culture through peer reviews, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Professional Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Minimum BSc in Geoscience, Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science discipline; MSc preferred
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of petroleum industry experience, with significant exposure to structural geology and geomodelling within carbonate reservoirs. Experience outside KRI/Iraq is an advantage
- Proven experience with Petrel or equivalent geomodelling platforms and integration of multi-disciplinary datasets (seismic, well, core, and production)
- Demonstrated ability to generate structurally and stratigraphically sound 3D models suitable for simulation and development planning
- Experience applying coding or AI/ML tools to subsurface workflows is a distinct advantage
- A high degree of enthusiasm for the Geosciences
- Strong analytical, integrative, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent technical communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in 3D visualization, mapping, and data management software
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrates initiative, innovation, and a commitment to technical excellence
- Upholds the organization’s commitment to health, safety, environmental, and ethical standards across all operations
- A proactive, team-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- High integrity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an openness to emerging technologies and data-driven solutions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight project timelines
- Demonstrates strong enthusiasm for developing local staff and contributing to long-term capability building
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.