Graduate Geologist/Technical Assistant

Hays

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP222-1834

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose: To provide technical support to the Oil and Gas Division

Main Responsibilities
- To manage the exploration databases and records management - maintain an up to date record of all data, reports, well logs, seismic sections, CDs etc in both hard copy and digital format. File and maintain same in a tidy and accessible fashion. Maintain a supply of storage media as required.
- Database management: Manage the server database of technical and confidential information to maintain integrity of information and establish ease of use and good relationships with users of the database.
- To help obtain data from various sources (well, seismic, topographic etc). Obtain geological and geophysical data as requested. Liaise with the appropriate authorities and JV partners to ensure data is obtained in a timely and efficient fashion. Distribute data to partners as required.
- Maintain a record of data distributed to partners and other authorities. Supervise and manage digitising, copying and scanning of data as requested - keep a record and ensure the relevant paperwork (justifications, MSR’s and PO’s are completed)

Requirements

- Minimum Geology diploma or equivalent. 1–2 years working in a petroleum industry environment.
- Back ground in administration and management support and document control
- An understanding of basic oil and gas exploration and production operations
- Advanced computer literacy skills in various computer software applications
- Experience in spread-sheeting and database operation
- Knowledgeable of the following software and file transfer protocol - Primary importance: KINGDOM, Arcmap, Petroview, Petrel, Secondary: Dropbox, Filezilla, EDMS, virtual data rooms, FTP servers

Essential Personal Requirements:
- Technical background, some understanding and knowledge of petroleum geology and the oil and gas exploration industry, tertiary qualification, preferably in geology, geophysics, engineering, or in a relevant earth science discipline.
- Willing to adhere to safety requirements and commitment to a strong company HSE culture
- Able to work as part of a team, and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
- Self-motivated, able to work independently self-starting ability, monitoring progress towards deliverables and adjusting activities as needed to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Strong problem solving skills, finding work-around and managing tight deadlines
- Able to prepare accurate records and reports, good oral and written interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships and develop a solid understanding of the data being manipulated
- Highly competent use of personal computers and office applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

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