Petrophysicist

Job Name: Petrophysicist

City: Astana, Kazakhstan

Nationality: Only for Kazakhstan citizenship. To have equality and diversity, we have open slots for female and male candidates.

Job Summary: A Petrophysicist evaluates and integrates well log, core and reservoir data to characterize reservoir properties and quantify hydrocarbon resources. They develop and maintain petrophysical models to determine lithology, porosity, saturation, permeability, and net pay, supporting reservoir characterization, reserves estimation, field development planning, and production optimization. Petrophysicists collaborate closely with geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and operations teams to deliver data-driven interpretation. In addition, they provide technical support and subject matter expertise for petrophysical software and digital workflows, including software implementation, troubleshooting, user training, workflow development, and best-practice guidance.

Requirements:

GPA ≥ 3.0 (bachelor’s and above degree)

Degree graduates2023-2026

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related science only in Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geophysics, Petrophysics

Mission

Petrophysicist is responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable products and services to customers through petrophysical interpretation, reservoir characterization, and technical software expertise. The role provides guidance to sales, operations, and engineering teams, develops and implements petrophysical workflows, and identifies opportunities to improve service quality and operational efficiency. The Petrophysicist promotes new technologies and digital solutions, supports risk management and continuous improvement initiatives, and provides technical support, troubleshooting, and training for petrophysical software and workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Provide petrophysical expertise and technical support throughout the Sales and Product & Service Delivery process.

• Perform log interpretation, including lithology, porosity, saturation, permeability, and net pay determination.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize petrophysical models and interpretation workflows.

• Assist with the design and execution of reservoir characterization studies and integrated subsurface evaluations.

• Support software implementation, troubleshooting, workflow deployment, and user training for petrophysical applications.

• Identify opportunities to improve interpretation methodologies, digital workflows, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and operations teams to optimize technical solutions.

• Support tender evaluations, technical proposals, and customer presentations related to petrophysical services and software.

• Provide technical assurance and quality control of petrophysical deliverables.

• Remain current on industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices.

• Promote new technologies, software solutions, and value-added services to customers.

• Contribute to technical publications, presentations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Participate in professional societies, industry forums, and technical communities.

• Engage with customers, universities, and research organizations to support innovation and technology adoption.