mselect is looking to hire a Geophysicist for an oil and gas service client in Baghdad. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English and Arabic.
JOB OBJECTIVE
Geophysicists study the Earth and its composition. They use a variety of techniques to learn about our planet’s history, structure, and processes. This includes studying seismic waves generated by earthquakes, examining magnetic fields for clues about mineral deposits, and measuring gravity in different locations to determine how dense the rocks are at various depths. geophysicists are generally involved in undertaking seismic exploration and producing controlled source seismic data for oil and gas companies or consultancies.
Tasks:
- Acquisition: the generation and recording of data
- Processing: plotting data and checking for errors
- Interpretation: the analysis and evaluation of geophysical data
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design data acquisition plans
- Decide on suitable seismic measurement and data-processing techniques
- Take equipment out to various locations around the world and deploy seismometers
- Observe the reaction of recording equipment to detect irregularities
- Use computers for data management, quality control and communication between the office and field locations
- Interpret and map 2d and 3d seismic data
- Report on collected seismic data to the team, clients, senior managers or partners at meetings and presentations
- Measure reservoir volumes
- Assess potential oil and gas yield
- Adapt data collection procedures
- Compile charts and reports
- Write documentation and work logs
- Provide a range of geophysical support and technical advice and guidance
- Improve existing techniques in data acquisition and mathematical processing, as well as seek to develop new techniques and methods
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, geophysics or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
- Well data evaluation
- Knowledge of oilfield exploration practices and technologies
- Data interpretation
- Communication skills
- Project management skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to make timely decisions
- Teamwork
- Problem solving skills
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.