Sr Principal Customer Enablement Specialist (Petrophysicist)

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The Role

This key role focuses on a Well Log Data Management project utilizing AspenTech’s proprietary software for Formation Evaluation and Characterization. This project emphases mainly on maintaining high-quality well logs data in a repository, preparing composite logs and the utilization of spliced logs in advanced geological workflows e.g., to estimate the Total Organic Carbon (TOC) from wireline logs using different methodologies etc. As a trusted advisor, you will work closely with the customers to understand their specific challenges and provide innovative solutions that drive long-term value and success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct and expressive impact on both the customers’ achievements and AspenTech’s continued growth in the region.

Reporting to the Director of Customer Enablement (On-Sites - SSE), the Sr Principal Customer Enablement Specialist – Petrophysicist will be responsible for delivering full-time, on-site support to one of AspenTech’s most strategic customers in the Middle East.

Your Impact

• Provide customer support service on a Well Log Data Management project utilizing AspenTech’s proprietary software for Formation Evaluation and Characterization that drives user engagement and sustains product usage.
• Oversee and ensure the quality and consistency of well log data (field data, processed data, and interpreted data).
• Review and ensure technical accuracy and consistency of petrophysical work produced by Petrophysicist.
• Manage petrophysical aspects of the project, ensuring timely delivery of results and alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure the quality of well log data through detailed review and validation and discussion with data providers.
• Apply the latest technology and efficient workflows to generate petrophysical work processes.
• Evaluate and normalize field wide petrophysical data (where required).
• Generate final composite logs for all wells and prepare final LAS files containing all well log attributes.
• Assist with troubleshooting of technical and/or petrophysical data related problems described by Customer using AspenTech’s proprietary software.
• Prepare and present technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior management and Customers.
• Adhere to contractual obligations and communicate potential gaps to management.
• Collaborate with other AspenTech functions to maintain and develop business opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with Customer, building an understanding of their business needs and challenges.
• Work in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Customer on the Well Log Data Management project to ensure effective coordination and successful delivery of project activities.
• Support the Project Manager and Customer in maintaining well data for newly drilled wells and integrating new data for existing wells into the repository.
• Preparation of composite logs for analysis and interpretation.
• Utilize available spliced logs in advanced geological workflows, such as estimating Total Organic Carbon (TOC) using various methodologies.
• Work with the Customer to troubleshoot and resolve any other issues related to the Well Log Data Management project.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Petrophysics, Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years of industry experience as a Petrophysicist, Well log Analyst or Wellsite Geologist in the oil and gas industry.
• Extensive experience in petrophysical evaluation, well logging techniques, reservoir characterization, and resource assessment.
• Good understanding of Petrophysical topics like NMR, ECS, XRD, PNL, SONIC, TOC calculations etc.
• Preferably have experience in well log data management (Well log conditioning, Splicing, QA/QC etc.).
• Ability to work with large datasets, perform quality control, and ensure data integrity.
• Proven hands-on experience with AspenTech Formation Evaluation software (Aspen Geolog) and/or other advanced petrophysical applications such as PowerLog, Techlog, DecisionSpace Petrophysics, or Interactive Petrophysics.
• Any previous experience of information and / or document management system is a plus.
• Experience in advanced well log data analysis from various sources such as Wireline, Logging While Drilling, Measurement While Drilling and Cased hole logs is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical issues and capability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical concepts to a variety of audience.
• Ability to identify opportunities that create value for customers with a strong customer first mindset.
• Ability to proactively take the lead in resolving complex technical issues and/or difficult organisational problems with an innovative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.