Geophysical Specialist

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabia

Ref: KP658-454

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose

As a recognized Geophysical expert, undertakes specific assignments that can only be handled satisfactorily by one possessing a high level of technical ability, specialized expertise or extensive background.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform one or more of the following activities, the number and combination depending on the assignment.

1. Conducts in-depth analyses of geophysical data to evaluate the adequacy of field parameters, processing techniques and interpretation methods.
2. Serves as consultant to management on seismic problems that require an unusually high degree of skill and experience for their solution.

3. Acts as a technical advisor to assigned professionals and researchers as is necessary to satisfactorily perform work assignments.

4. Prepares reports and oral presentations of the results of studies for review by management.

5. Critically reviews work of other geophysicists upon request and submits his own recommendations.

6. Assists in training the less experienced geophysicists through discussions and work sessions.

7. Attends meetings and conferences that contribute significantly to advancing the individual's expertise.

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

A. Bachelor 's degree required in Geophysics or related field (e.g., Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or other science and engineering fields). Graduate study or extensive formal training in specialty field is desirable.

B. Normally expected to have twelve years of professional experience, at least five years of which should be as a geophysicist. Incumbent must be highly regarded and accepted as an expert within the Company.

About the Company

Saudi Aramco is an integrated global energy enterprise. The company markets and exports crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas liquids and sulfur. It also ships crude oil worldwide through an affiliated company and participates in petroleum refining and marketing activities at home and abroad. Its overseas affiliates are in the United States, Egypt, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea and Japan.

Saudi Aramco's subsidiaries span the globe, with offices in Houston, Washington, New York, London, Leiden, Dubai, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul.

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