CV SENIOR GEOPHYSICIST, SEISMIC INTERPRETER- EXPLORATION/ DEVELOPMENT KUWAIT

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Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2009

Having more than 20+ years of working experience in E& P Industries , My experience covers entire spectrum of Geophysics i.e. from Seismic Data Planning& Acquisition to Seismic Interpretation.

I have a solid background in all aspects of seismic 3D seismic interpretation with emphasis on field development and reservoir characterization, extensive experience with interpretation software, a comprehensive knowledge of well to seismic calibration and depth conversion methodologies.

My key competencies are

Ø 20+ years of experience in Exploration and Development Geophysics.
Ø Expert in 3D seismic data interpretation.
Ø Impressive track record in seismic data acquisition and prospect evaluation with new discoveries in clastic and carbonate environments.
Ø Specialist skills in Landmark Application Softwares.
( Loading/ conditioning of 3D seismic, well data and velocity data,3D cross-plots : LogEdit /PetroWork, SynTool, SeisWork & SeisCube, Z-mapPlus, Preparation of velocity data volumes, Conversion of time domain map to depth domain maps)
Ø Proactive in knowledge building and adapting new technology.
Ø Expanding knowledge in reservoir characterisation like Seismic Inversion and AVO/AVA and other geophysical softwares like Charisma,Petrel, Sismage, voxelgeo and stratimagic.
Ø Interpretation of seismic geometries, facies and sequences, synthetic seismograms, quantification of well to seismic matches.
Ø Q.C. capabilities in 3D seismic survey geometry, acquisition and processing.
Ø Extensive exposure to complex carbonate and clastic environments.
Ø Confident leader and mentor.
Ø Outcome focused.
Ø Operational aspect, planning and supervision of 3D time-lapse (4D) seismic acquisition survey

2005 – PRESENT
KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, KUWAIT
SENIOR GEOPHYSICIST (SEISMIC INTERPRETER- EXPLORATION/ DEVELOPMENT)
Responsibilities include
 Collection / preparation of Geophysical/ Geo-scientific data for their subsequent use in 3D seismic data interpretation.
 Preparation of exploratory drilling proposal of new prospect.
 Identification of exploratory locations for Jurassic & Lower Cretaceous.
 Interpretation inputs for reprocessing of seismic data.
 Calibration and interpretation of 3D seismic data on Landmark workstation.
 Integration of well data generated through drilling of new wells for review of interpretation.
 Interpretation of 3D seismic data.
 Interpretation of Land Q-3D seismic data.
 Interaction with and providing G&G data to seismic processors & well drilling crew.
 Presentation of interpretation work for release of new exploratory and development well locations.


2000 – 2005
ONGC, INDIA
SUPERINTENDING GEOPHYSICIST
Responsibilities include
 Collection / preparation of Geophysical/ Geo-scientific data for their subsequent use in 3D/4D seismic data acquisition.
 Preparation and design of 3D seismic data acquisition geometries.
 Preparation and optimization of seismic data acquisition parameters.
 Carrying out QC job of acquired seismic data.
 Discharged the additional responsibilities of Management Representative for accreditation of ISO: QHSE certification to 3D seismic data acquisition crew and unit.
 QHSE auditing of other departments and field units for qualification and accreditation of ISO: QHSE certification.
 Supervised and managed the 3D seismic data acquisition men and material.
 Interaction with seismic processors and interpreters.



1995 – 2000
ONGC, INDIA
SUPERINTENDING GEOPHYSICIST/ SENIOR SEISMIC INTERPRETER

Responsibilities include
 Collection / preparation of Geophysical/ Geo-scientific data for their subsequent use in 3D seismic data interpretation on Landmark workstation.
 Preparation of exploratory drilling proposal of Cretaceous and Paleogene prospects.
 Identification of exploratory locations.
 Interpretation inputs for reprocessing of seismic data.
 Calibration and interpretation of reprocessed 3D seismic data.
 Integration of well data generated through drilling of new wells for review of interpretation.
 Interpretation of 3D seismic data.
 Interaction with seismic field crew and seismic processors.
 Presentation of interpretation work for release of new exploratory and development well locations.


1990 – 1995
ONGC, INDIA
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDING GEOPHYSICIST/ FIELD GEOPHYSICIST
Responsibilities include
 Collection / preparation of Geophysical/ Geo-scientific data for their subsequent use in 2D seismic data acquisition.
 Preparation and preplanning of 2D seismic data acquisition.
 Preparation and optimization of seismic data acquisition parameters.
 Carrying out QC job of acquired seismic data.
 Supervised and managed the 2D seismic data acquisition men and material.
 Interaction with seismic processors and interpreters.

1985 – 1990
ONGC, INDIA
GEOPHYSICIST/ SEISMIC INTERPRETER
Responsibilities include
 Collection / preparation of Geophysical/ Geo-scientific data for their subsequent use in 2D seismic data interpretation.
 Preparation of exploratory drilling.
 Identification of exploratory locations for Lower Cretaceous.
 Interpretation inputs for processing of 2D seismic.
 Calibration and interpretation of 2D seismic data.
 Integration of well data generated through drilling of new wells for review of interpretation.

TRAINING

TECHNICAL
2007 AVO, Inversion and Attributes: Principles and Applications by OGCI.
2007 Naturally Fractured Reservoir by Schlumberger NExT.
2007 Basic Reservoir Engineering by OGCI (PetroSkills).
2003 Converted Wave Exploration: Methods and Applications

INDUSTRY REQUIRED
2006 Defensive Driving
2004 Integrated QHSE System (ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:1996 & OHSAS 18001:1999)

SOFTWARE TRAINING
2008 Schlumberger: Petrel (Seismic Interpretation, Structural and Property modeling)
2008 IFP: FracaFlow
2008 Paradigm: VoxelGeo and Stratimagic- Introductory
2004 CGG: Geoland-Geocluster
1995 Landmark: SeisWorks (2D/3D), StratWorks, PetroWorks, SynTool and Zmap+

• Expert in 3D seismic data interpretation.
• Impressive track record in seismic data acquisition and prospect evaluation with new discoveries in clastic and carbonate environments.
• Specialist skills in Landmark Application Softwares.
( Loading/ conditioning of 3D seismic, well data and velocity data,3D cross-plots : LogEdit /PetroWork, SynTool, SeisWork & SeisCube, Z-mapPlus, Preparation of velocity data volumes, Conversion of time domain map to depth domain maps)
• Proactive in knowledge building and adapting new technology.
• Expanding knowledge in reservoir characterisation like Seismic Inversion and AVO/AVA and other geophysical softwares like Charisma,Petrel, Sismage, voxelgeo and stratimagic.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• 20+ years of experience in Exploration and Development Geophysics.
• Expert in 3D seismic data interpretation.
• Impressive track record in seismic data acquisition and prospect evaluation with new discoveries in clastic and carbonate environments.
• Specialist skills in Landmark Application Softwares.
( Loading/ conditioning of 3D seismic, well data and velocity data,3D cross-plots : LogEdit /PetroWork, SynTool, SeisWork & SeisCube, Z-mapPlus, Preparation of velocity data volumes, Conversion of time domain map to depth domain maps)
• Proactive in knowledge building and adapting new technology.
• Expanding knowledge in reservoir characterisation like Seismic Inversion and AVO/AVA and other geophysical softwares like Charisma,Petrel, Sismage, voxelgeo and stratimagic.
• Interpretation of seismic geometries, facies and sequences, synthetic seismograms, quantification of well to seismic matches.
• Q.C. capabilities in 3D seismic survey geometry, acquisition and processing.
• Extensive exposure to complex carbonate and clastic environments.
• Confident leader and mentor.
• Outcome focused.
• Operational aspect, planning and supervision of 3D time-lapse (4D) seismic acquisition survey