Chief Development Geologist JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Chief Development Geologist Salary Guide

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Chief Development Geologist Core Duties and Qualifications

The Chief Development Geologist supervises and coordinates the attempts pointing to the underground fuel that a field can provide in oil and gas industry. This position requires the ability to direct geological investigations, subsurface data fusion , and the construction of reservoir models that will influence the drilling and production strategies.

They work with other disciplines to be assured that proposed development plans will recover the maximum amount of resource. Chief development geologist monitor the process to guarantee compliance with industrial standards and regulations.

Desired Profile For A Chief Development Geologist

Roles and Duties

The following are the duties and responsibilities for chief development geologist outlined by the top oil and gas companies in UAE:
  • Oversee the geology of a project and build reservoir description models.
  • Interpret subsurface data for determining sites and recovering geological reservoirs.
  • Work together with the reservoir engineers and geophysicists to make the field development plans.
  • Oversee the drilling processes to ensure that they fulfil the project’s goals.
  • Assess the reservoir and forward changes that can be made to improve the production.
  • Make sure to adhere with the rules and environmental standards in geological activities.
  • Supervise young professionals and contribute technical expertise on the geological team.
  • Develop the reports and present the results to the authority for the effective decision making.

Qualifications And Certifications

Below are the requirement and qualification approved by the key oil and gas companies in UAE.
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
    • Geology
    • Earth Science
    • Geophysics
    • Related field
  • Master’s degree in geology, petroleum geology, or related field is preferred.
  • License of professional geologist (PG).
  • Professional certifications of Certified Petroleum Geologist (CPG), Certified Exploration Geologist (CEG), Certified Development Geologist (CDG), Certified Reservoir Geologist (CRG), and others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

Following are the list of skills set and requirement of experience outlined by top oil and gas firms for the role of chief development geologist.

  • 10 — 15 years of professional experience in exploration, production geology, or other related roles.
  • Knowledge of geological modeling software like Petrel, GeoSuite, and geophysical software like Halliburton, Schlumberger, etc.
  • Expertise in statistics and reservoir characterization.
  • Problem solving and decision making ability.
  • Good communication and negotiations skills.
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

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