We are looking for a highly experienced and technically skilled Senior Geoscientist to join our Aktau-based Subsurface Asset Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to development drilling and field evaluation projects in Western Kazakhstan, working in a multidisciplinary team focused on operational excellence and data-driven decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide geological support to wellsite operations (log correlation, casing seat, coring, TD calls).
Prepare detailed geological prognoses and geotechnical inputs for drilling plans.
Participate in completion and perforation planning.
Lead structural and stratigraphic interpretation using Kingdom software.
Generate detailed 3D field-scale maps and subsurface models.
Perform post-drill evaluations and update geologic interpretations.
Support well prioritization based on integrated seismic, log, and petrophysical data.
Conduct resource estimation and geological risk analysis.
Load and QC seismic and well data (SEGY, LAS, deviation surveys, tops).
Ensure accuracy across all interpretation workflows.
Lead peer reviews, prepare well proposals, and support operational documents.
Generate maps, summaries, and inputs for reports and presentations.
MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or Earth Sciences.
10–12+ years of upstream geoscience experience (development/operations focus).
Expert user of Kingdom for seismic interpretation and structural mapping.
Strong log interpretation and field-scale mapping skills.
Proven real-time drilling support experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience in both sandstone and carbonate reservoirs.
Familiarity with AVO, completion planning, PRMS/GKZ classification.
Previous work with regional institutes or regulatory bodies in CIS.
Team-oriented with mentoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
Personal Attributes:
Technically curious, detail-oriented, and practical.
Strong communicator and effective team contributor.
Calm under pressure, organized, and reliable in delivery.
Willingness to support field or rotational work as required.