Consultant - Geophysicist

About Anton Anton is a globally leading integrated oil and gas value-added management service company committed to delivering resource value-maximizing solutions for clients through three core elements: technology, management, and resources. Headquartered in Dubai with a worldwide business footprint, Anton employs approximately 7,000 professionals from over 30 countries and regions. Anton's long-term vision is to become a world-leading green energy technology service enterprise, growing together with clients and talent while driving high-quality development in the energy industry. About the role Position Title: Consultant - Geophysicist Work Location: Kuwait Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company. Job Responsibilities • Provide expert advice on seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation, and application of geophysical data for exploration and development activities. • Design and plan 2D and 3D seismic acquisition programs, optimizing survey geometry, data quality, cost, and exploration risk. • Evaluate and recommend appropriate geophysical acquisition techniques based on exploration objectives, geological conditions, and subsurface challenges. • Review seismic data processing workflows and perform quality control of acquired and processed seismic data. • Validate final seismic volumes and ensure data quality and suitability for interpretation and subsurface modelling. • Provide technical guidance on Quantitative Interpretation (QI) and seismic reservoir prediction workflows. • Conduct and review seismic interpretation, including horizon and fault mapping, stratigraphic analysis, and development of subsurface frameworks. • Apply advanced geophysical techniques including AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics, and seismic reservoir characterization. • Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and petrophysical interpretation to improve subsurface understanding. • Assess geohazards including faulting, overpressure, formation instability, and drilling-related risks and support appropriate mitigation strategies. • Provide recommendations on exploration strategies, drilling locations, data acquisition programs, and development approaches. • Develop, validate, and execute geophysical programs, including scope, resources, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements. • Provide expert assessment of geological and geophysical risks, opportunities, and uncertainties to support management decision-making. • Manage geophysical components of exploration and development projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams. • Collaborate with E&P companies, technology providers, research institutions, and other stakeholders to evaluate emerging geophysical technologies and opportunities. • Evaluate and promote emerging technologies, including machine learning applications for fault detection, facies classification, and seismic interpretation. • Translate complex geophysical and subsurface data into clear technical and business recommendations. • Prepare technical reports, seismic interpretation deliverables, presentations, and recommendations for management review. • Provide technical mentoring, training, and knowledge transfer to geophysicists and other subsurface professionals. • Monitor developments in geophysical technology and recommend innovative approaches to improve exploration effectiveness. Qualification Requirements • Master’s degree in Geoscience, Geophysics, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline; PhD is preferred. • Minimum 20 years of international Upstream Oil & Gas experience, with substantial experience in seismic geophysics and E&P activities. • Extensive experience in 2D/3D seismic acquisition planning, survey design, processing, quality control, and interpretation. • Strong knowledge of seismic acquisition techniques, processing workflows, data quality assurance, and final volume validation. • Proven expertise in seismic interpretation, including horizon mapping, fault interpretation, stratigraphy, and subsurface framework development. • Strong experience with AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics, and quantitative seismic reservoir characterization. • Proven ability to integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and petrophysical interpretation. • Experience assessing geohazards and geological uncertainties relevant to exploration and drilling. • Proven experience developing and managing geophysical programs and supporting multidisciplinary exploration and development projects. • Knowledge of AI/ML applications in geophysical interpretation, including automated fault detection and facies classification, is preferred. • Proficiency with industry-standard G&G and seismic interpretation software. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and project-management skills. • Ability to translate complex geophysical information into actionable technical and business recommendations. • International experience with major or independent E&P companies and/or research institutions is preferred. • Experience with carbonate reservoirs and Middle East petroleum systems is an advantage. • Strong technical publication record in recognized geoscience or industry journals is preferred. 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Master’s degree in Geoscience, Geophysics, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline; PhD is preferred. Minimum 20 years of international Upstream Oil & Gas experience, with substantial experience in seismic geophysics and E&P activities. Extensive experience in 2D/3D seismic acquisition planning, survey design, processing, quality control, and interpretation. Strong knowledge of seismic acquisition techniques, processing workflows, data quality assurance, and final volume validation. Proven expertise in seismic interpretation, including horizon mapping, fault interpretation, stratigraphy, and subsurface framework development. Strong experience with AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics, and quantitative seismic reservoir characterization. Proven ability to integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and petrophysical interpretation. Experience assessing geohazards and geological uncertainties relevant to exploration and drilling. Proven experience developing and managing geophysical programs and supporting multidisciplinary exploration and development projects. Knowledge of AI/ML applications in geophysical interpretation, including automated fault detection and facies classification, is preferred. Proficiency with industry-standard G&G and seismic interpretation software. Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and project-management skills. Ability to translate complex geophysical information into actionable technical and business recommendations. International experience with major or independent E&P companies and/or research institutions is preferred. Experience with carbonate reservoirs and Middle East petroleum systems is an advantage. Strong technical publication record in recognized geoscience or industry journals is preferred.

Provide expert advice on seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation, and application of geophysical data for exploration and development activities. Design and plan 2D and 3D seismic acquisition programs, optimizing survey geometry, data quality, cost, and exploration risk. Evaluate and recommend appropriate geophysical acquisition techniques based on exploration objectives, geological conditions, and subsurface challenges. Review seismic data processing workflows and perform quality control of acquired and processed seismic data. Validate final seismic volumes and ensure data quality and suitability for interpretation and subsurface modelling. Provide technical guidance on Quantitative Interpretation (QI) and seismic reservoir prediction workflows. Conduct and review seismic interpretation, including horizon and fault mapping, stratigraphic analysis, and development of subsurface frameworks. Apply advanced geophysical techniques including AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics, and seismic reservoir characterization. Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and petrophysical interpretation to improve subsurface understanding. Assess geohazards including faulting, overpressure, formation instability, and drilling-related risks and support appropriate mitigation strategies. Provide recommendations on exploration strategies, drilling locations, data acquisition programs, and development approaches. Develop, validate, and execute geophysical programs, including scope, resources, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements. Provide expert assessment of geological and geophysical risks, opportunities, and uncertainties to support management decision-making. Manage geophysical components of exploration and development projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams. Collaborate with E&P companies, technology providers, research institutions, and other stakeholders to evaluate emerging geophysical technologies and opportunities. Evaluate and promote emerging technologies, including machine learning applications for fault detection, facies classification, and seismic interpretation. Translate complex geophysical and subsurface data into clear technical and business recommendations. Prepare technical reports, seismic interpretation deliverables, presentations, and recommendations for management review. Provide technical mentoring, training, and knowledge transfer to geophysicists and other subsurface professionals. Monitor developments in geophysical technology and recommend innovative approaches to improve exploration effectiveness.