Petrophysicist

Vår Energi is seeking an experienced Petrophysicist to join our subsurface team. Candidates are expected to work on multi-disciplinary projects and have a proven track record of adding value by delivering Petrophysical analyses to the business.
As a major operator and strategic partner, we offer exciting technical opportunities across our extensive and varied portfolio covering the entire Norwegian continental shelf.

Main Tasks

As a high-end contributor to multi-disciplinary projects, you will be working to define and deliver high quality, fit-for-purpose petrophysical interpretations across the entire value chain of our business including exploration, field developments, production optimization, business development, late-life & abandonment. Key skills sets should ideally include:

• Competency in the physics of logging tools utilized in the petroleum industry and ability to evaluate clastics, carbonates/evaporites and source rocks using deterministic & probabilistic petrophysics
• Proficiency in fundamental data acquisition including value-of-information decision-making, Q.C. based on data acquisition processes, physical principles and limitations to avoid misuse and misinterpretation of data
• Multi-disciplinary understanding of G&G, RE and other disciplines related to petrophysics
• Integration of petrophysics into static & dynamic models used for volumetrics and production forecasting. Contribution to rock physics modelling
  

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Petrophysics
• Competency in and motivation to develop petrophysical skills
• Relevant experience from the Norwegian continental shelf
• Advanced degree in relevant engineering/geoscience-related subject
• Relevant software competence, experience with Techlog is a plus
• Fluent English written and oral communication skills

We are offering

• Challenging tasks in a dynamic and a strong competent environment with the opportunity to grow, learn and be creative
• Competitive salary and benefits such as pension, insurance schemes, loan arrangements, access to cabins, additional days off and a comprehensive welfare package
• Internationally diverse working environment and internal development opportunities
• To be a part of a company which believes in the future of the NCS and offers rewarding tasks and responsibilities for the right candidate
• A strong corporate culture where we are team players, with focus on new solutions, learning and integrity

Background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law

Contact Person

Martin Eriksen, Operations Geology and Formation Evaluation Manager

Matthew Reppert, Lead Petrophysicist