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Role Synopsis
Baker Hughes Dhahran Global Technology Center Saudi Arabia is seeking to add a Geomechanics Research Scientist in our Unconventional Geoscience group. Baker Hughes is a reputed 100 years old global oil field services company wherein we have a strong reservoir science group that interacts with other functions such as drilling completions fracture designs and well logging. Our geoscience portfolio includes 'Jewel Suite' the proprietary reservoir modeling software.
This individual will actively engage in handson geomechanics characterization of unconventional rock samples and create geomechanic stress state models. Frequent reportout and consultations with internal operations and OampG customers will be required. While based in Saudi Arabia collaborations with other geoscientists located throughout the world is expected.
EducationExperience
PhD with 13 years related experience MS Degree with 35 years related experience or BS Degree with 5 years related experience. Educational background in Structural Geology Geophysics Civil Engineering Petroleum Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines preferred.
SkillsKnowledge
Experience in rock fracture studies.
1D and 3D geomechanic modeling amp simulation. Familiarity with models similar to ABAQUS
Real time geomechanics wellbore stability studies fracture permeability fault seal analysis sand production prediction and pore pressure prediction.
Rock fracture theories. Experience in FEA.
Familiarity of exploration geoscience mineralogy and its structureproperty relationships to the rock properties.
Experience with unconventional reservoirs.
Familiarity of microseismic.
Work experience or familiarity with middleeast is desirable.
Possess strong problem solving skills.
Advanced written and verbal skills.
Make effective presentations to small teams or larger groups.
Track record of publications and conference presentations.
Sound ability to manage time makes quality decisions and be accountable for pertinent business goals.
Must possess ability to build peer relationships as well as work independently.
Fluency in English necessary. Additional foreign languages specifically Arabic desirable.
DutiesResponsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to
Rock property characterization
1D geomechanics earth model
3D geomechanics modeling amp simulation
Purchase Install new test machineries and software
Conference presentations and research papers
Operations Support
o Design recommendations for frac stage design and well design
o Root cause analysis for well bore stability
Application support
o Communicate updates
o Interface with customers field locations and manufacturing locations.
o Proactively patent new inventions and safeguard intellectual property.
o Stay abreast of new competitive products and technologies.
o Interface with universities software vendors and other knowledge source as needed.
o Interface with work groups in different time zones.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Baker Hughes is a leading supplier of oilfield services products technology and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. By being the service company that best anticipates understands and exceeds our customers' expectations Baker Hughes Advances Reservoir Performance. The company's 60000plus employees work in more than 80 countries in geomarket teams that help customers find evaluate drill produce transport and process hydrocarbon resources. Baker Hughes' technology centers in the world's leading energy markets are pushing the boundaries to overcome progressively more complex challenges. Baker Hughes develops solutions designed to help manage operating expenses maximize reserve recovery and boost overall return on investment through the entire life cycle of an oil or gas asset. Collaboration is the foundation upon which Baker Hughes builds our business and develops nextgeneration products and services for drilling and evaluation completions and production and fluids and chemicals. For more information on Baker Hughes' centurylong history visit our website.
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