Geomechanics Specialist

<p>We are seeking a <strong>Geomechanics Specialist</strong>, with <strong>expertise in well planning, borehole stability, completion, stimulation, sand/proppant production, 3D Geomechanics, fractures and pore pressure modeling</strong>, for our Northern Unconventional Characterization Division (NUCD) within the Unconventional Resources Exploration &amp; Characterization Department (URE&amp;CD).<br />
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This Division is responsible for the <strong>appraisal, pilot and development programs evaluation and de-risking of tight-sand gas reservoirs</strong> <strong>and shale play concepts</strong> within the Kingdom, through initiating and executing integrated subsurface projects to <strong>guide drilling campaigns and support reservoir, completion and production engineering teams for stimulation and hydraulic fracturing operatio</strong>ns. In addition, the division also support the planning and execution of field development plans to meet hydrocarbon production targets.<br />
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The candidate primary role will be to provide <strong>detailed analysis and support for drilling, completion, hydraulic stimulation, and production optimization, and must be proficient in building fit for purpose 1D to 3D mechanical earth models</strong>. The candidate is expected to execute the following analyses as part of the established geomechanical model: <strong>wellbore stability, pore pressure prediction, fault/seal/fracture permeability, sand production prediction, casing shear analysis, coupled reservoir simulation, hydraulic fracture design, fracture stimulation and refrac analysis</strong>.<br />
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The candidate should <strong>understand lab-derived rock mechanical parameters</strong> and their application to geomechanical assessment, and their integration with drilling records, well tests and open-hole logs to derive reservoir-scale geomechanical properties and facilitate MEMs. The candidate should demonstrate through previous experience, the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team in an operational environment that requires interactive and proactive approaches to <strong>predicting and solving geomechanical related issues </strong>which impact borehole stability, hydrofracturing, geo-steering, and production tests.<br />
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Candidate will be required to perform and demonstrate the following:<br />
&bull; <strong>Proficiency in industry software</strong> e.g. Petrel, Techlog, Predict, WellCheck, FLAC, Elfen, Dynel, VISAGE, ABAQUS, Openwork&
39;s, is preferred. Peer-reviewed published work in the subject matter will be an added value.<br />
&bull; Conducting <strong>detailed geomechanical studies </strong>integrating all available data to optimize borehole planning, placement, completion, stimulation and production designs to minimize instability risks.<br />
&bull; <strong>Building mechanical earth models from multidisciplinary data/observations</strong> to establish 1D models for individual wells to 3D and 4D models on reservoir/field and regional scales.<br />
&bull; Mentor young professionals on applying geomechanical principles to support drilling, completion and production, and to become future Geomechanics Specialists.<br />
&bull; Contribute to developing and promoting geomechanical best practices.<br />
&bull; Remain abreast of latest industry trends, best practices and technologies in geomechanics.</p>

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<p>Qualification and Experience</p>

<p>The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:<br />
. A Master&
39;s degree in geosciences with a Geology or Geophysics major or engineering with a petroleum or reservoir engineering major. <strong>PhD qualification in geoscience or engineering is preferred</strong>.<br />
. 15 years of experience, with at least 5-10 years in unconventional plays, including shale or tight sand. We will consider candidates with more or less experience, depending on the quality of their experience.<br />
. <strong>Experience in building, maintaining, and evaluating large, complex geological models utilizing geomechanics modeling software</strong>.<br />
. Knowledge in the integration of rock mechanics, geoscience, and engineering data.<br />
. Previous <strong>experience working with reservoir, completion, and production engineers to conduct hydraulic stimulation evaluation</strong> on vertical and lateral sections.<br />
. Experience working with the production and drilling departments on well stability and performance optimization is required.</p>

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