we are recruiting for a Petrophysicist on a contract basis until 31st March 2026 based in west London.

The Petrophysicist will primarily support the UK based Exploration team working on African licences with up to 4 deepwater exploration wells due to be drilled in the next 4 years. The role will also support other currently active exploration projects in Africa.

The requirement is for a Petrophysicist with a strong track record in E&A drilling operations. Working as part of the exploration team, the role requires detailed understanding of well planning, data acquisition and petrophysical solutions in frontier and emerging basins. In particular, a skilled understanding of well planning, definition and justification of formation evaluation plans and VOI, risk assessments, preparation of detailed logging and coring programmes, preparation of operational decisions (e.g. section TDs, completion strategy, log triggers) in addition to Quick-look and advanced petrophysical interpretations are required. Additional work may include petrophysical assessments of key wells in new venture dataroom environments or as part of a longer-term regional basin evaluations and occasional cover for other projects (e.g. UK producing assets) as required. Experience in the provision of bespoke petrophysical inputs for rock physics and AVO analysis projects would be advantageous.

Working days are Monday-Thursday in the office inclusive, Fridays can be worked from home. The 4 office days are a must.


For further information about this position please apply.

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