Job Description

About us Ikon Science is a global provider of geopredictive and knowledge management software and solutions to optimize subsurface discovery and production. For over 20 years, Ikon\xe2\x80\x99s dedicated service-minded teams have applied deep scientific expertise and technology innovation to help customers extract more actionable knowledge from sophisticated subsurface data. Ikon helps customers make the best moves \xe2\x80\x93 improving accessibility and accuracy, accelerating results and lowering costs. With of\xef\xac\x81ces located around the world in including; London, Houston, Kuala Lumpur, Calgary and Rio de Janeiro, Ikon services all major hydrocarbon geographies \xe2\x80\x93 delivering global solutions with local service and support. Award winning RokDoc geopredictive software, Curate knowledge management software, QI Solutions, GeoPressure and GeoMechanics Consultancy, and Roknowledge Studies make Ikon the proven partner for subsurface success. About the role The Geoscientist - Wellbore is a member of our technical team and will be based in Kuala Lumpur. The Geoscientist \xe2\x80\x93 Wellbore shall work on a range of projects at field and regional levels for new frontier, exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbon plays, focused on interpretation and analysis of pressure/stress mechanisms controlling reservoir behaviour and wellbore stability.
The Geoscientist will also provide technical input, complete and present final results, provide external training, and assist with software-based support on quantitative geomechanical and geopressure projects and software-related inquiries from customers.
Requirement

• The Geoscientist - Wellbore will be responsible for ensuring that policies and associated requirements are complied with, within their area of responsibility and operation.
• Carry out the components of a 1D geomechanical workflow, including data QC, combination of core and log data for property and strength analysis, stress characterization in combinations with borehole stability calculation.
• Perform prospect to regional scale geopressure studies, utilizing advanced pore pressure prediction methods such as inclusion of Vs data, Bowers unloading, MSE, etc.
• Assist with project kick off, milestone and close out presentations.
• Create project deliverables, including interim and final reports.
• Presentation of Ikon\xe2\x80\x99s geomechanics and geopressure solutions at client sites or industry technical symposiums.
• Conduct internal and external training courses.
• Provide internal feedback for continuous software improvement.
• Actively promote and sell Ikon\xe2\x80\x99s services and software.
• Consulting on special projects to clients.

• 5 years working experience in related disciplines in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience in pore pressure & geomechanical data analysis, modelling, interpretation and prediction using core, borehole, stimulation and completion data for service providers and/or oil & gas operators.
• Experience with image log interpretation.
• Demonstrated success in working and interacting with integrated teams of specialists and external clients.
• Knowledge of Ikon Science software RokDoc, Jewel Suite, Techlog, Drillworks, and relevant industry practices.
• Some regional travel is expected.

• BSc Degree in Geology & Geophysics.
• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) preferred in Geomechanics, Civil Engineering, or Petroleum/Reservoir Engineering.

• Knowledge of geomechanical principles and applications.
• Understanding of the mechanisms of overpressure.
• Understanding of regional and local (borehole) stress field relationships for heterogeneous media with possible faults/fractures in a variety of tectonic settings.
• Understanding of hydrocarbon maturation, overpressure generation and its impact on geomechanical characterization.

• Able to work in a team and work to a deadline while maintaining high quality work.
• Articulate, excellent communication and presentation skills with clients and managers.
• Creative and able to work independently.
• Possess excellent project and time management skills.