Afg-Chin Oil and Gas Limited

The Geophysicist Section Head for Seismic Data Processing is responsible for leading and managing the seismic data processing team at the oilfield. This role involves overseeing the processing and interpretation of seismic data, ensuring data quality, and providing technical expertise to support exploration and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead the seismic data processing team, including geophysicists, data analysts, and support staff, ensuring effective coordination and high performance.
• Seismic Data Processing:
• Oversee the processing and quality control of seismic data, including pre-stack and post-stack processing, inversion, and migration, to generate accurate subsurface images and attributes.
• Technical Expertise:
• Provide technical guidance on seismic data processing techniques, algorithms, and software, ensuring the application of best practices and industry standards.
• Project Management:
• Develop and manage project plans for seismic data processing, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, to meet exploration and development objectives.
• Data Interpretation:
• Collaborate with geological and exploration teams to interpret processed seismic data, integrating it with other geological and geophysical information to identify potential reserves and support decision-making.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of seismic data processing and interpretation, implementing quality control measures and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.
• Reporting:
• Prepare and present detailed reports on seismic data processing results, findings, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Innovation:
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and innovations in seismic data processing, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance processing efficiency and data quality.
• Compliance:
• Ensure that all seismic data processing activities comply with health, safety, environmental regulations, and industry standards.

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Geophysics or equivalent, at least four years of study in Geophysics professional colleges or universities.
2. More than 15 years of experience in petroleum exploration activities.
3. More than 10 years of experience as a geophysicist in a world-renowned oil company or geophysical service company, rich in international working experience on petroleum exploration.
4. Conducting/managing more than 10 2D/3D seismic data processing projects.
5. Having relevant training certificates or recommendation letters from well-known geophysical service company or professional institutions
6. Proficient in the use of professional software, such as GeoEast, CGG, Omega, GeoDepth and etc.
7. Working Language: English

• Technical Skills:
• Extensive experience with seismic data processing software (e.g., SEGY, Petrel, Kingdom) and a strong understanding of processing techniques, including migration, inversion, and attribute analysis.
• Project Management:
• Proven track record in managing seismic data processing projects, including budget and schedule management.
• Leadership:
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, manage resources effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment.

• Key Competencies

• Analytical Skills:
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex seismic data and make informed decisions based on data quality and processing results.
• Problem-Solving:
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a focus on addressing and overcoming technical challenges in seismic data processing.
• Leadership: Effective leadership and team-building capabilities, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.
• Attention to Detail:
• High level of attention to detail in data processing and quality assurance.
• Adaptability:
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and evolving project requirements.

• 7. Working Conditions

• Location:
• Based on-site at the oilfield location, with potential travel to other sites or offices as required.
• Field Work:
• Minimal fieldwork is required, primarily office-based with occasional site visits.
• Hours:
• Full-time position with potential for extended hours or shift work depending on project demands and field conditions.

Interested applicants (Afghan National) meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications quoting this Vacancy Announcement Number (Afg-Chin-Geophysicist Section Head for Seismic Data Processing-0027-2024) along with their curriculum vitae, cover letter, and copy of the National ID (Tazkira) to the below-mentioned email: hr@afgchin.com

Short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview, If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, it means you are not shortlisted