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Risk & Resource Geoscientist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia


Company : aramco


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview We are seeking Risk & Resource Geoscientist to join our Unconventional Resources Exploration and Characterization Department (URECD). URECD is responsible for identifying and evaluating Unconventional Resources across the Kingdom, leveraging integrated subsurface studies to challenge traditional perspectives and drive portfolio growth. We collaborate with asset teams to advance appraisal and field development plans, ensuring a comprehensive approach to exploring, characterizing, and developing these resources. As a Risk & Resource Geoscientist, you will lead risk and resource evaluations across all subsurface assets. You will work closely with exploration, appraisal, and development teams; ensuring best approaches are applied for the integration of both geologic and engineering data for risk and resource estimates. You will provide independent technical evaluations of wells, fields, and technical studies. Key Responsibilities Assess and evaluate petroleum systems and plays interpretation workflows and products. Interrogate completed technical evaluations of wells and fields, and associated technical studies. Evaluate seismic, log, and core data to characterize subsurface structures, facies, and fluid distributions. Evaluate drilling, completions, production, and diagnostics data to understand reservoir performance. Provide guidance to geoscientists to accurately define the subsurface using geological maps, cross-sections, and grids that incorporate seismic, sedimentological, petrophysical, and geomechanical data. Work collaboratively with professionals across all geoscience and engineering disciplines. Review pre-drill and post-drill well/field evaluations. Compile and present technical reports summarizing key technical risks and challenges. Mentor other geoscience professionals. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Geosciences (Geology, Geophysics, or equivalent) from a recognized program; an advanced degree is preferred. 1015 years of experience in the Exploration and Production (E&P) industry, including experience in multiple unconventional plays (source rock, and tight sand/carbonate plays). Experience in resource estimation and technical risk assessment for portfolio evaluation. Proficiency in two or more of the following subsurface disciplines: seismic interpretation, QI, structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, petrophysics, geomodelling, geochemistry, basin modelling, and geomechanics. Integrated work experience with reservoir engineering, drilling, completions, and production teams to monitor drilling/stimulation operations, evaluate production & diagnostics testing, execute field development, and commercial evaluation. Ability to work independently and make real-time decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing. Proficiency in industry-standard software packages for seismic interpretation, geological modeling, data visualization and analytics, and resource assessment (Petrel, GeoX, etc.). Working environment Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology. We invest heavily in talent development and provide extensive workforce development programs. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Science, Engineering, and Business Development Industries Oil and Gas Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aramco. Get notified about new Geoscientist jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Risk & Resource Geoscientist role and is intended for applicants relocating to Saudi Arabia. #J-18808-Ljbffr