Specific Responsibilities
The Petrophysicist II is responsible for analyzing and interpreting petrophysical data to provide valuable insights and recommendations to support oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities. They work closely with geoscientists and engineers to evaluate reservoir properties, identify potential hydrocarbon zones, and optimize well placement and production strategies. The Petrophysicist II utilizes advanced software and tools to integrate and analyze well logs, core samples, and other data sources to characterize reservoir rock properties, fluid saturations, and permeability. They provide guidance and analysis for well design, casing placement, mud weight estimation, and target identification. They also contribute to reservoir modeling and simulation efforts to estimate reserves and forecast production performance. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of petrophysical theories and techniques, and experience with industry-standard software are essential for success in this role. The Petrophysicist II will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to explore, assess, and develop Apache’s Delaware Basin assets, primarily responsible for reservoir characterization. This position is based in Houston reporting to the Delaware Asset geoscience manager.
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
• Perform petrophysical analyses of unconventional and conventional reservoirs incorporating log, core and production data.
• Support logging operations, reservoir studies, and performance evaluations focusing on efforts to optimize development operations and recovery, including conventional and unconventional reservoirs by working within cross-functional teams.
• Provide inputs for volumetric assessment and in place estimation.
• Plan and oversee the execution of well logging and coring acquisition programs with minimal supervision.
• Share best practices knowledge for petrophysical applications and evaluation processes with engineers and geoscientists.
• Provide recommendations for well design, mud weight estimation, target identification, and completion optimization with SME support as needed.
• Provide and make recommendations to the team on the optimal acquisition programs for rocks and fluids.
• Manage, interpret, and integrate log and core data and present analyses to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects and help present defendable business recommendations to management.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
• BS in Geology, Geophysics, or Engineering, and relevant experience (MS preferred but not required)
• 5+ years of relevant E&P company experience
• Practical knowledge of wireline and LWD logging tools and services available from vendors.
• Proficient in utilizing Interactive Petrophysics (or other petrophysical modeling software) and learn how to use the advanced modules (NMR, Image, Saturation Height, etc.), Kingdom, Petrel, and programming skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with methods of post core retrieval handling, preservation, and analysis techniques
• Demonstrated ability to design logging programs in complex reservoir systems, maximizing data acquisition and post-well interpretations.
• Practical knowledge of open and cased hole log applications and interpretations.
• Practical knowledge of geomechanical principles related to drilling and completing wells.
• Knowledgeable in petrophysical and geological analysis integration.
• A high degree of enthusiasm for the geosciences and petrophysics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient at working under pressure and providing input within short project timelines.
• Proficient in prioritizing multiple requests from staff and managers of diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient project management skills and have a mature and professional attitude.
• Display pertinent personal competencies:
• Collaboration: Build and maintain trust working with others, while encouraging different perspectives.
• Communication: Activity participate in discussions and present information in a concise, effective manner.
• Ingenuity: Challenge the status quo and identify areas to make improvements.
• Results: Deliver high-quality results in a timely manner and improves company performance.
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
- Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
- Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
- Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
- Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Company Overview
Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname and elsewhere.
For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com.
Apache Statement on Hiring
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