Sr Principal Customer Enablement Specialist (Petrophysicist)

Role Overview

Sr Principal Customer Enablement Specialist (Petrophysicist) at AspenTech. This is a full-time, on-site role supporting one of AspenTech's most strategic customers in the Middle East. The position reports to the Director of Customer Enablement (On-Sites - SSE).

Role Purpose

Deliver comprehensive on-site customer support for a Well Log Data Management project using AspenTech's proprietary Formation Evaluation and Characterization software. Act as a trusted advisor to understand customer challenges, provide innovative solutions, and drive long-term value and success while maintaining high-quality well log data, preparing composite logs, and enabling advanced geological workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Well Log Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Oversee and ensure the quality and consistency of well log data, including field data, processed data, and interpreted data.
• Ensure the quality of well log data through detailed review, validation, and discussion with data providers.
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of well data for newly drilled wells and integrate new data for existing wells into the repository.
• 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.
• Prepare composite logs for analysis and interpretation.

Petrophysical Expertise & Technical Delivery

• 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.
• Apply the latest technology and efficient workflows to generate petrophysical work processes.
• Utilize available spliced logs in advanced geological workflows, such as estimating Total Organic Carbon (TOC) using various methodologies.
• Assist with troubleshooting of technical and petrophysical data-related problems described by Customer using AspenTech's proprietary software.

Customer Engagement & Support

• Provide customer support service on the Well Log Data Management project that drives user engagement and sustains product usage.
• Develop strong relationships with Customer, building an understanding of their business needs and challenges.
• Work with the Customer to troubleshoot and resolve any other issues related to the Well Log Data Management project.
• Identify opportunities that create value for customers with a strong customer-first mindset.
• Proactively take the lead in resolving complex technical issues and difficult organizational problems with an innovative approach.

Collaboration & Project Coordination

• 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 operations.
• Collaborate with other AspenTech functions to maintain and develop business opportunities.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and present technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior management and Customers.
• Adhere to contractual obligations and communicate potential gaps to management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petrophysics, Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum 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 including NMR, ECS, XRD, PNL, SONIC, and TOC calculations.
• Preferably have experience in well log data management, including well log conditioning, splicing, and QA/QC.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any previous experience with information and/or document management systems is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical issues with capability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Ability to work with large datasets, perform quality control, and ensure data integrity.

Additional Information

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