Senior Principal Geologist (Carbonate Development Geologist)

About CNPC R&D

Role Purpose

Static Modeling and Concepts

• Lead high-quality 3D static geological models for complex carbonate reservoirs, including structural framework, matrix properties, fracture characterization, and uncertainty quantification.
• Develop conceptual reservoir models covering depositional architecture, diagenetic overprint, and fracture networks.
• Translate geological concepts and diagenetic models into model properties with traceability from data to output.

Field Development and Well Support

• Provide geological input to field development planning, including well targeting, trajectory optimization, compartmentalization analysis, and recovery factor assessment.
• Support well planning and operations through geological interpretation while drilling, geosteering decisions, and real-time model updates.
• Lead appraisal and development activities for complex naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs throughout project life cycles.

Cross-Discipline Integration

• Drive integration across geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering to build consistent subsurface descriptions.
• Promote best practices in data gathering, quality control, risk and uncertainty management, and static-dynamic model coupling.
• Facilitate alignment among operational teams, Beijing-based research institutes, and external partners.

Regional and Strategic Studies

• Oversee regional geological evaluations and basin modeling to de-risk exploration opportunities and identify bypassed pay and upside potential.
• Provide strategic geological advice on portfolio positioning, long-term asset maturation, and new venture evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD degree in geoscience or a closely related discipline.
• At least 15 years of E&P geoscience industry experience, primarily focused on carbonate reservoir development and static modeling.
• Proven appraisal and development experience with complex carbonate fields, including naturally fractured reservoirs.
• Deep expertise in carbonate sedimentology, diagenesis, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Hands-on experience with Petrel, SKUA, or RMS static modeling platforms.
• Fluent English proficiency at C1 level or above.

Leadership and Additional Experience

• Technical leadership on 3 to 5 major carbonate field development projects with demonstrable impact on FDP outcomes.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or recognized industry conferences such as SPE, AAPG, or EAGE.
• Experience mentoring junior to mid-level geoscientists and leading technical working groups.
• Experience with unconventional reservoirs is a plus.
• Familiarity with dynamic data integration, Python or R, Middle East or North Africa carbonate provinces, and Microsoft Office is included in the source qualifications.