Sr. Geomechanics Consultant

Client of The Morrow Group

Job Id: BHI-0012

Job Title: Sr. Geomechanics Consultant

Location: Saudi Arabia

Resource Manager: Gilbert Forcade

Senior Geomechanics Consultant

The Morrow Group has an immediate opening for a Senior Geomechanics Consultant in Saudi Arabia.

Our client serves the oil & gas industry in developing reservoir-driven solutions covering the full asset life cycle, from the earliest phases of project development through abandonment. Our global teams in Aberdeen, London, Delft, Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Calgary, Buenos Aires, and Houston work diligently to find and maximize reserves; increase production rates and recovery factors; select, define, execute field development plans and analyze acquisition and divestiture options._x000D_

GCA a global consultancy within the organization offers technical, commercial and strategic advice to the petroleum sector. The company € s expertise is the business of petroleum, reflecting an unparalleled track record in:_x000D_
€ Exploration, development and production evaluation and operations_x000D_
€ Field development and rehabilitation_x000D_
€ Reserves and resources reporting requirements or statutory reporting or financing purposes _x000D_
€ Due diligence property evaluation and valuation for acquisition, divestiture or dispute resolution_x000D_
€ Midstream and downstream facilities and economic evaluation_x000D_
€ Advice to Sovereigns on petroleum licensing, depletion and fiscal policy and maximizing resource potential

GCA is quickly expanding its global operations and is now seeking talented and motivated professionals to join our dynamic organization

Title: Geomechanics Specialist € Unconventional Resources (Saudi Arabia)_x000D_
Location(s): Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Perform technical analysis and studies related to UR geomechanics assessments in KSA:_x000D_
€ Hands on 1D and 3D Geomechanics, Real-Time Geomechanics, and well bore stability analysis in different geographical areas_x000D_
€ Support drilling operations through real time geomechanics and Well Bore Stability studies for drilled wells_x000D_
€ Apply geomechanical models to optimize fracture stimulation, optimize drilling and well placement; minimize reservoir compaction, surface subsidence and sand production_x000D_
€ Provide real-time decision support to the drilling team to maximize drilling efficiency and minimize risk while achieving the well objectives_x000D_
€ Advise clients on drilling, stimulation, and sanding problems issues and solutions through the use of geomechanics solutions_x000D_
€ Integrate the geomechanics solution with other domains in the FDP team_x000D_
€ Has the ability to work with the multidisciplinary team, delivers innovative technology to reduce drilling and completion risk and optimizes reservoir production. He describes stresses and mechanical properties for a formation, field, or basin to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to geomechanical problems_x000D_
€ Provides real-time decision support to the drilling team to maximize drilling efficiency and minimize risk while achieving the well objectives_x000D_
€ Provide active mentoring to the technical community, exploration geoscientists and/or technicians assigned to work on a common project.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Geology, or Geophysics or a related science as appropriate to the required discipline. An advanced degree is preferred and will reduce prerequisite work experience stated below by one year for master degree and two years for PhD.

Experience:

Minimum 7-10 years oil and gas industry experience. Experience in 3D Geomechanics modeling and simulation. Experience on 1D Mechanical Earth Models and Well Bore Stability studies. Prior consulting/secondment experience a plus.

Skills:

Advanced knowledge and application of geomechanics principles. Good working knowledge of products and services. Excellent client relations, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; a real team player.

Software Skills:

Hands on experience with Petrel or equivalent software.

Duration:

Full-time permanent. 2-3 year expatriate assignment.