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The Senior Petrophysicist identifies and uses advanced petrophysical techniques to fully characterize the subsurface and reduce the petrophysical uncertainty in the reservoir characterization. They ...

Petrophysicist Sr Req Id: 12838 Specific Responsibilities The Senior Petrophysicist will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting petrophysical data to provide valuable insights and ...

Staff Petrophysicist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$57K - $76K/yr

Job Summary As a Staff Petrophysicist, you will provide expert analysis and interpretation of subsurface geological data to support reservoir evaluation and development. This role involves leading ...

In collaboration with other team members, integrate geologic, geophysical, petrophysical and engineering data to ensure that specific objectives are achieved for development wells and future ...

Work effectively within an integrated team of geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists and reservoir engineers to optimize well placement and design and perform post-well analysis to capture and ...

Work effectively within an integrated team of geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists and reservoir engineers to optimize well placement and design and perform post-well analysis to capture and ...

... petrophysical, and geochemical data to assess petroleum systems, generate prospects, and support the other subsurface teams in maturing ongoing exploration projects. This position requires a proven ...

Strong expertise in integrating geological, geophysical, petrophysical, geochemical and well log data. * Proficiency with industry-standard geoscience software such as Petra, Petrel, Kingdom, ArcGIS ...

Act as stakeholder for integrated projects (geological and petrophysical) liaising with team leads. * Combine geological interpretations and Well Performance Data (production data) for analytics ...

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How much do petrophysicist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for petrophysicist in the United States is $64.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.82 and $69.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a petrophysicist?

A Petrophysicist is a geoscience professional who specializes in analyzing the physical and chemical properties of rocks and their interactions with fluids such as oil, gas, and water. They play a critical role in the oil and gas industry by interpreting well log data to help determine the location, quantity, and quality of hydrocarbons in the subsurface. Petrophysicists collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to optimize exploration and production strategies. Their expertise helps companies make informed decisions regarding drilling and reservoir management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a petrophysicist?

To thrive as a Petrophysicist, you need a strong background in geology, physics, and mathematics, typically supported by a relevant degree in geoscience or engineering. Familiarity with well logging software, petrophysical analysis tools, and data interpretation systems such as Schlumberger Techlog or Petrel is crucial. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure accurate reservoir evaluation, informed decision-making, and successful exploration and production outcomes.

What are some common challenges a petrophysicist faces when working with multidisciplinary teams in oil and gas projects?

Petrophysicists often collaborate closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams, which can present challenges due to varying technical languages and priorities. Ensuring that complex petrophysical data is accurately interpreted and effectively communicated is essential for informed decision-making. Balancing the need for detailed analysis with project timelines, as well as adapting to evolving technology and data quality issues, are also common hurdles. Developing strong communication and teamwork skills is key to overcoming these challenges and contributing to successful project outcomes.

What is the difference between Petrophysicist vs Reservoir Engineer?

AspectPetrophysicistReservoir Engineer
Required CredentialsGeology or geophysics degree, certifications in petrophysicsPetroleum engineering degree, reservoir engineering certifications
Work EnvironmentAnalyzing rock and fluid properties in labs and on-siteModeling reservoir performance, designing extraction strategies
Industry UsageUsed in exploration and production to evaluate formationsFocuses on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery from reservoirs

While both roles are essential in oil and gas exploration, a Petrophysicist primarily analyzes rock and fluid properties to assess reservoir potential, whereas a Reservoir Engineer focuses on designing and implementing extraction strategies to maximize production.

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Infographic showing various Petrophysicist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $134,239 per year, or $64.5 per hour.

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Specific Responsibilities

The Senior Petrophysicist will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting petrophysical data to provide valuable insights and recommendations for optimizing oil and gas reservoir development and evaluating exploration opportunities. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate petrophysical data with geological and geophysical information, contributing to and leading reservoir characterization and modeling efforts. The Senior Petrophysicist identifies and uses advanced petrophysical techniques to fully characterize the subsurface and reduce the petrophysical uncertainty in the reservoir characterization. They will provide support for drilling and completion operations and seismic rock physics analysis when needed with minimal support. Additionally, they will oversee the well log data acquisition and quality control, as well as providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior geoscientists. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

•    Support logging/coring operations, reservoir studies, and performance evaluations focusing on efforts to optimize the development of reservoir operations and recovery, including carbonate and unconventional reservoirs by working within cross-functional teams.
•    Perform advanced petrophysical analyses of unconventional and conventional reservoirs incorporating log, core and other relevant data.
•    Provide inputs for volumetric assessment and in place estimation with associated uncertainty.
•    Share best practices knowledge for petrophysical applications and evaluation processes with the asset teams and management.
•    Utilizes advanced petrophysical techniques and broad petrophysical knowledge of complex reservoir systems to conduct analyses and studies.
•    Lead all aspects of open and cased hole log acquisition, application, interpretation and advanced core analysis.
•    Provide recommendations for well design, mud weight estimation, target identification, and completion optimization as needed.
•    Share best practice knowledge for petrophysics with junior staff, management, and other non-petrophysicists. Present and lead training sessions when possible. 
•    Participate and lead multidisciplinary projects and present the technical aspects of this work to a diverse audience of technical staff and leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

•    BS in Geology, Geophysics, or Engineering, and relevant experience (MS preferred but not required)

•    8+ years of relevant E&P company experience

•    Possess knowledge of major petrophysical software packages applied in the industry for well and reservoir interpretation.
•    Must be current with the latest industry tools and petrophysical interpretation techniques working primarily with clastic reservoir systems.
•    Ability to design, manage, and interpret log and core data acquisition programs.
•    Familiarity with advanced methods of post core retrieval handling and analysis techniques.
•    Demonstrated ability to design logging programs in complex reservoir systems, maximizing data acquisition.
•    Advanced knowledge of all the modules in the petrophysical software. Be able to determine which model is appropriate depending on the geological setting and objectives of the project. 
•    Proficient in the petrophysical analyses needed to fully support the objectives of the subsurface characterization team.
•    Working knowledge of production surveillance methods, such as PTA and RTA, familiarity of seismic rock properties workflows, and experience in pressure analysis studies including formation tests and fluid sample acquisition.
•    Advanced knowledge in petrophysical and geological analysis integration.
•    Must be able to work under pressure and provide input in short project timelines.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

  • Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
  • Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
  • Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
  • Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.

Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.

The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.

Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.

We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.

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