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Job Reference: 200576


Upstream

Start Date: 01/01/2025

Applications close on: 01/01/2025

Contract Type: Contract

Country: United Arab Emirates

Discipline: Geologist

Minimum Experience: 20 Years+

Job Contact:

Specialist Structural Geologist

We are seeking a Specialist Structural Geologist for work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities of the Specialist Structural Geologist:

  • Mentoring, coaching and developing our client’s exploration staff through hands-on and support work in 3D seismic interpretation for every structural task.
  • Coordinate and conduct structure studies.
  • Review and integrate the results of previous structural studies and identify gaps or additional work that is required.
  • Assist and advise in defining, understanding and interpreting the fault basement geometry and dynamics within the limitations of the seismic at depth.
  • Demonstrate structural style, deformation history, timing of fault generation and reactivation.
  • Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
  • Assist and advice in the interpretation of fault plane 3D geometrics and their interplay with each stratigraphic horizon.
  • Mentor, train, and develop assigned staff in relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
  • Preparation of fit-for-purpose technical reports to the highest standard.
  • Assist in interpretation and mapping, including assessment of timing of halkinesis and implications.
  • Full documentation of the work undertaken will be completed.
  • Provide input to progress reports for management.
  • Assist and advice in creating fault maps for Abu Dhabi at selected intervals from Basement to Neogene.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, with M.Sc. in Structural Geology (PhD desirable, but not essential).
  • 20+ years of extensive experience in the application of structural geology, preferably including salt tectonics to hydrocarbon exploration.
  • Preference for experience in Abu Dhabi, or the broader Middle East Region, with in-depth knowledge of the major Arabian Plate tectonic phases.

Additional Information:

  • All work will be conducted in the Head Office in Abu Dhabi working closely with and as part of the project team.
  • Individual will be expected to follow a standard 5-day working week (Monday-Friday; 07:00 – 15:00 flexible), with a minimum of 8-hours per day scheduled.

Benefit of Working with Visuna:

  • A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare.
  • Some of the best day rates in the industry.
  • FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whilst on a placement.
  • 24/7 access to our specialist support team.
  • Assistance and advice on a range of business topics.
  • FREE access to our competency scheme.
  • Increased opportunity to potential clients and more placement opportunities.

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