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Petrophysicist (Contract Assignment)

Drilling/Well Operations, General Services, Geoscience & Reservoir, Operations/Exploitation, Particular Situations

HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)

USA

Job Description

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The Petrophysicist, under the lead of the senior petrophysicist, is actively involved in interpretation of all type of well data. He/She will provide support to all EXPLO teams within the HUB AME but also to other entities if needed (such as other local subsidiaries in the region, Asset team in TEPUSA etc…)

Perimeter: all the Total group E&P Assets in the AMERICAS (operated , OBO and NV)
Reporting line: She/he reports to the EXPLO AME Subsurface Geological Operations Manager (N+1)

Within the perimeter here-above defined, the job holder is responsible for performing the following tasks under the lead of the senior petrophysicist:

Well Data interpretation:
- Well log quantitative interpretation,
- Gas While Drilling (GWD), NMR, petro-elastic
- Pressure Data Validation / Interpretation
- Reconcile core and log measurements.
- Upon training perform Petrophysical synthesis (petrophysical groups, Sw laws, petrophysical logs, facies & permeability modelling)

Well operations preparation and follow up
- Provide expertise and advise on the design of Formation evaluation programs at 3W & WSOR stages
- Participate in the follow up of Explo and delineation wells operations
- Responsible for post well data interpretations and reports

ACTIVITIES:
The Petrophysicist will be providing petrophysical support to exploration and appraisal activities in different countries in the region on both operated and non-operated wells, provide support to the Exploration Assets, DRO, NV teams in the hub AME as well as local subsidiaries. Under the lead of the Senior Petrophysicists, the Petrophysicist will be actively involved in the interpretation of all well data type while drilling and post well. The Petrophysicist will also provide expertise advise on data acquisition program during the 3W and WSOR stage ensuring a cost-effective well program.

Studies:

Perform Real Time and Rush Well log evaluations to assist in well operations
Perform the appropriate well log data quality control (QC) & validation
Perform and/or validate the tools environmental corrections as well as data depth control & depth match
Issue required simple and detailed log composites as per Total’s best practices.
Ensure, perform and validate the formation petrophysical properties (NTG, mineralogy, PHI, Sw, Kperm…), fluid content (Oil, Gas, Water…) facies interpretation (Electro-Facies) & formation petrophysical synthesis (Sw laws from Pc, Petrophysical groups & logs, permeability modeling…)
Calibration of the reservoirs petrophysical properties & their fluid content using the available well data, ensure all well data has been properly integrated.
Ensure and/or perform Gas While Drilling analysis (GWD). Ensure the fluid synthesis integrating Fluid samples characterization and pressure data
Ensure a consistent reconciliation between core measurements & log data interpretation (VCL, Mineralogy, PHI, RhoG, Kperm)
Provide best in class petrophysical studies for Explo and/or DRO teams

Knowledge/Skills:

Promote the FE speciality knowledge (Data QC, quantitative interpretation, GWD, petrophysical & geological synthesis)
Support less experience staff in the Exploration Hub or Local entities in Americas
Enforce and promote guide lines & rules from Group referential
Provide support for teaching dedicated trainings for HUB personnel in addition to Corporate FE trainings.
Help in the training program evolution for less experienced collaborators

Context and environment

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT:

Petrophysics activity, part of the Geology discipline, is transverse & independent to all Assets / Districts / other Geosciences entities within region.

Critical axes:

Assuring quality and consistency of petrophysical studies at all stages of the exploration process (from New venture to asset maturation, Well operations and DRO opportunities evaluation)
Perform all petrophysical studies as per recommended Group / State of the art practices.

Candidate profile

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Active Contributor on petrophysical well data interpretation & petrophysical data synthesis for local needs; Exploration, reservoir development, reserves estimation…
Specialty development & visibility
Contribute to the capitalization of the patrimonial GROUP data as well as the company Know-How

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Level/Diploma/background : Engineer, equivalent or higher in geology or reservoir enginery, Msc, PhD
Professional experience (in years) : 5-15 years
Ability to analyze and summarize large sets of data.
Working knowledge of log interpretation tools: Geolog or other etc.
Good understanding of the EXPLO and EP processes. Strong ability to work in a cross functional environment.
Excellent communication skills : oral & written – (English mandatory), (French, Spanish & Portuguese highly appreciated)

INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATION:

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Offer ID

72256BR

Metier

General Geoscience & Reservoir Responsab, Geology, Geophysics, Upstream Operations, General Services Responsibilit

Workplace location (Precisions/Keywords)

Houston, Texas

Employment type

Fixed term position

Experience level required

Minimum 6 years, Minimum 10 years, Minimum 15 years

Branch

Exploration and Production

About us / company profile

Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 100,000 employees: to make energy better each and every day.

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TEAM SIZE

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Paris, France

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023