Lead Formation Evaluation Geoscientist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Formation Evaluation Geoscientist based in India.

This role sits at the intersection of geoscience, petroleum engineering, and advanced formation evaluation within a leading energy technology environment. You will be responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of technically robust subsurface solutions that enhance reservoir understanding and optimize production outcomes. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering and science teams, as well as direct engagement with customers during requirements definition and project development phases. You will play a key role in applying system engineering principles to ensure rigor, scalability, and reliability across complex technical projects. The environment is highly collaborative and innovation-driven, with a strong focus on delivering both technical excellence and commercial value. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact energy solutions that improve efficiency and maximize reservoir performance.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of formation evaluation solutions while ensuring technical rigor, cross-functional alignment, and successful project execution. You will:

• Support project execution through both individual contributions and collaborative team efforts across multidisciplinary environments
• Apply geoscience and engineering expertise to ensure technically and commercially sound outcomes for subsurface and reservoir projects
• Work within cross-functional teams to integrate geological, petrophysical, and engineering inputs into project design and delivery
• Apply systems engineering principles including requirements definition, system architecture, integration, and risk management during design phases
• Engage with customers during technical discussions, requirements gathering, and bid/proposal development
• Coordinate engineering and scientific expertise across project portfolios to ensure consistency and technical rigor
• Support the deployment of effective teams from project initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
• Ensure availability and coordination of necessary technical skills and expertise across formation evaluation disciplines
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence across all deliverables

Requirements:

This role requires strong expertise in geoscience and formation evaluation, combined with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and customer-facing environments. You should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in geoscience and formation evaluation, particularly petrophysics
• Experience in Wireline and/or Logging While Drilling (LWD) formation evaluation is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of subsurface workflows, reservoir characterization, and petrophysical analysis
• Familiarity with systems engineering concepts such as requirements definition and integration is advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple technical challenges simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including customer-facing interactions
• Proven interpersonal and leadership capabilities in cross-functional environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a dynamic setting
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to technical detail and quality

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior technical expertise
• Flexible working arrangements including remote, hybrid, and adaptable working hours
• Comprehensive private healthcare and wellness support programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial benefits and performance-based rewards
• Additional voluntary and customizable benefit options
• Strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy and subsurface technologies
• Inclusive, development-focused culture with strong emphasis on technical growth