Senior Subsurface SpecialistBaku, AZ%LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_FULL_TIME%DRL

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BakuPosted 1 weeks ago

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Job Description

Senior Subsurface Specialist

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Type: Full-time

Company: DRL LLC

About eiGroup

At eiGroup, we believe ideas can change industries - but only if they are nurtured with structure, science, and courage.

We’re an R&D and Innovation Venture Studio that transforms human ingenuity into technological value that scales.

Our ecosystem brings together researchers, engineers, and creators who turn complex challenges into scalable products - from subsurface imaging to AI-driven analytics, from remote sensing to digital transformation.

Our ventures are built in-house, born from research, and grown into independent companies.

Together, we’re shaping how innovation takes root in this region - and how it reaches the world.

What You’ll Do

1. Existing Scope (Petrophysics-Focused Responsibilities)

Lead domain-driven development of digital tools and workflows for petrophysics challenges, including log interpretation automation, missing-log prediction, anomaly detection, and reservoir layer quality assessment.
Work closely with clients to understand pain points in petrophysical workflows and translate them into actionable digital solutions.
Oversee reservoir characterization workflows, LWD-related automation, and advanced predictive modelling in the petrophysics domain.
Provide domain assurance across tools developed by the data science and engineering teams, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Validate results, ensure model quality, and provide technical acceptance of delivered functionalities.
Contribute to design and refinement of petrophysical algorithms, QC processes, and automated interpretation methodologies.

2. Future Scope (Geology & Reservoir Engineering Responsibilities)

Drive the development of digital automation tools for geology and reservoir engineering, including geological procedure automation, integration across subsurface domains, and workflows for simulation data access/management.
Scope backlog items for geology/RE activities, ensuring alignment with client needs and long-term product vision.
Support development of tools involving geological modelling, simulation case handling, reservoir properties prediction, and domain-integrated interpretation.
Ensure technical consistency between petrophysics, geology, and reservoir engineering products to deliver holistic subsurface solutions.
Provide domain input on reservoir engineering concepts (classical RE, material balance, well/reservoir response understanding, etc.) when shaping future modules.

3. Client Interaction & Project Leadership

Maintain continuous communication with clients, understand their business challenges, and translate requirements into digital product scopes.
Lead scoping workshops, perform domain research, and develop solution proposals aligned with client expectations.
Break complex business problems into structured, development-ready tasks for data science/software engineering teams.
Provide domain oversight throughout development sprints, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and business relevance of delivered features.
Support quality assurance and acceptance testing of domain-related components.
Help identify new opportunities, propose enhancements, and contribute to long-term product strategy and scalability.

4. Internal Leadership, Vision & Growth

Mentor junior domain specialists and support their technical development.
Actively contribute to the product vision, roadmap design, and strategic direction for future domain-driven services.
Work with management to explore new directions, client accounts, and partnership opportunities for business scale-up.
Drive a high-energy, forward-pushing culture—motivating team members and ensuring clear planning of long, mid, and short-term objectives.
Participate in sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and agile delivery cycles within a dynamic development environment.

5. Documentation, Reporting & Communication

Prepare high-quality presentations, guidance documents, and quick analytical reports for both internal and client stakeholders.
Communicate domain concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Present solutions, findings, and project progress in a structured, confident, and professional manner.

What You Bring

1. Technical & Domain Requirements

5+ years of experience in subsurface domains with strong knowledge/experience in at least one and good understanding in remanining of following disciplines petrophysics, reservoir engineering and geology.
Proven hands-on experience in reservoir characterization, log interpretation, QC workflows, and predictive modelling (missing log prediction, anomaly detection, LWD interpretation, etc.).
Working knowledge of geological modelling, simulation workflows, and reservoir engineering concepts (classical RE, well/reservoir behaviour, system understanding).
Ability to translate complex domain problems into structured digital workflows, algorithms, and automation opportunities.
Prior involvement in digital product development, domain-driven automation workflows, or multidisciplinary technology projects is highly preferred.
Familiarity with databases, data structures, and basic exposure to programming or scripting languages (Python, SQL, etc.) is a strong advantage.

2. Project & Delivery Skills

Experience working in highly dynamic, agile development environments, including sprint planning, backlog creation, and iterative delivery.
Ability to break down complex business problems into actionable tasks for data science and engineering teams.
Strong capability in scoping, requirement formulation, and domain assurance throughout development.
Demonstrated ability to validate technical outputs, ensure quality of delivered workflows, and provide domain acceptance.

3. Communication & Client-Facing Requirements

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with both clients and technical teams.
Ability to run scoping workshops, gather requirements, and present digital solution proposals.
Fluent in English, with strong presentation skills and ability to prepare high-quality PowerPoints, reports, and guidance materials.
Ability to articulate complex subsurface concepts in a clear, structured, and business-oriented manner.

4. Leadership & Strategic Skills

Experience mentoring junior subsurface specialists or leading small domain teams.
Strong sense of initiative and ownership, with the ability to drive progress, manage expectations, and push delivery forward.
Ability to think long-term and contribute to the growth strategy of domain-driven digital services.
Proven track record of opening new opportunities, supporting pre-sales activities, and building relationships with multiple clients.

5. Personal Attributes

Highly dynamic, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
Strong analytical mindset with capacity to plan short-, mid-, and long-term objectives.
Adaptability, problem-solving attitude, and ability to manage ambiguity.
Passion for innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement of subsurface workflows.

Our benefits include: