SMP - Petrophysicist

Job Family Group:

Subsurface Group

Job Description:

A short, sharp and descriptive role summary - concisely tell the candidate what the role is, outline its objectives and explain how these objectives link with bp’s overall strategy bp has a long-standing history of oil exploration and production in Iraq. The Rumaila oilfield, Iraq’s largest producing field and the third largest oil field in the world, is currently operated by the Rumaila Operating Organization (ROO). As Iraq’s greatest natural asset, Rumaila is undergoing significant transformation to maximize production for the long-term future.  

 This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the agile, fast-paced integrated subsurface team. This team provides support to in-country teams in areas such as Production Management, Depletion Management, and Area Development Planning. The subsurface squad is part of the Rumaila Support Team (RST).  

  The Senior Petrophysicist position is based in Sunbury (Timber Sq from Q4’27). The successful candidate will work on core production petrophysics activities within an integrated group of subsurface practitioners, constantly liaising with other departments and external partners to define and progress the implementation of both short- and long-term plans.  

   

What you will deliver 

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Petrophysical activities to define and advance reservoir depletion plans, including waterflood management, infill drilling campaigns, new well delivery operations, surveillance planning and execution, wellwork planning and execution, and subsurface integration of outcomes, primarily focused on the Carbonate Mishrif reservoir.  

 Ownership, maintenance and improvement of petrophysical model and understanding of Mishrif reservoir Petrophysics to inform and feed into short term and long term activity work streams.  

 Identification and coordination of petrophysical areas for further study to support Reservoir Management activities (input to modeling, DRM, RTL, Long term Plans etc). 

 Proactively develop and maintain reservoir performance and management tools. Support maintenance and oversight of petrophysical databases in collaboration with data managment and ROO based petrophysicists. 

Provide petrophysical input to the Rumaila Risk Management Plan and optimize area development activities to protect and maximize value for the government and the IJV.  

 Support the technical development of less experienced petrophysicists in both Sunbury and Iraq, providing coaching in areas of expertise.  

 Present petrophysical workfronts and findings to internal and external stakeholders. 

  

 Experience and Qualifications

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• Consider whether a degree and/or professional qualification is required to succeed in the role. If it is not a direct requirement, academic achievements and professional qualifications should not be listed 

Formal Advanced University Degree (BSc, MSc, or Ph.D. equivalent) in numerical, Geoscience or related subjects. 

10 or more years of relevant technical experience: 

Experience with and understanding of most cased and open hole logging tools and interpretation methods including advanced logs such as image logs, NMR, formation pressures, fluid sample acquisition and analysis, Saturation and PLT/ILT logs. 

Strong understanding of waterflooded reservoirs and experience supporting reservoir management, surveillance and production optimisation activities (carbonate experience is desirable but not a must). 

Knowledge of reservoir quality from core including routine core analysis, petrography, grain size analysis, rel perm etc is useful. 

Experience with construction of petrophysical models and facies schemes appropriate for geological model building, with a track record of strong multi-disciplinary communication needed to deliver static models and understand their dynamic behaviour, a knowledge of upscaling and uncertainty impacts.  

A good understanding of disciplined data and knowledge management, proactive sharing of best practices across multiple disciplines and teams. 

Proficiency in the use of petrophysical software and databases (Techlog) 

Knowledge of data analytics, handling large amount of multiple datasets and basic computer programming language skills (such as Python) is useful. 

Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. 

Experience in coaching and mentoring technical staff is advantageous. 

Ability to manage multiple activities, quickly respond to changing business priorities handling short-term deadlines and flexible prioritization.  

You will work with 

• Describe the team, key stakeholders, and any unique selling points of the team culture  

 The Rumaila Support Team (RST) is a mixed discipline team of geologists, reservoir engineers and petrophysicists. The RST is split across Depletion Management Team (DMT) and Reservoir Management Team (RMT) managing shorter and longer term activities respectively. This role will primarily be focussed in the RMT but will provide support, cover and flexibility for shorter term activity requests within the DMT. 

 The DMT & RMT work closely with the Base Management Team (BMT) based in Sunbury. They also work on a daily basis with teams based in ROO in Rumaila, Iraq. Frequent interaction with Subsurface and non-subsurface teams which consist of bp personnel, agency staff and also colleagues from our partner companies of PetroChina and the Basra Oil Company (BOC).  

 Candidate needs to be comfortable working in a highly integrated team across multiple sites, disciplines, cultures and time zones. Communication is key. 

Important:  

This vacancy is being advertised as part of the Subsurface Streamlined Moves process and is open to internal staff only. Streamlined Moves opportunities are limited to moves at your current grade with no change in geographic location. Applications are limited to individuals who meet the Streamlined Moves eligibility requirements and have Line Manager approvals to participate in the process. Please see the Subsurface People Processes SharePoint for more details on Streamlined Moves. 

Some roles advertised have incumbents. If those individuals are unsuccessful in finding a new role through the streamlined moves process, those roles will be withdrawn. 

You may apply for up to 3 roles within the streamlined moves process. Only apply for roles you are sure you would accept. Please ensure your line manager is aware of your role preferences and how they align with your development needs. Timing of moves will be agreed by the relevant line managers and may be several months after the selection events. 

Some multi-graded role vacancies may be advertised at more than one grade to allow for flexibility in filling roles. In this case a single position would be open to candidates from different grade levels. There will be no change of grade for the successful candidate. If interested in one of these roles,  please apply for the version posted at your current grade. 

Please include your talent card or CV/Resume with your application 

Travel Requirement:

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Data Analysis, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Non-seismic geophysical methods, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Reservoir quality, Resource, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing {+ 7 more}

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Future Location Notice:  This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

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