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.
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