Well Logging Engineer

1. Introduction of the Ministry

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the responsible authority for the regulation, development, and sustainable management of the country’s mineral and hydrocarbon resources. Through the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons Regulation, the Ministry oversees exploration, production, and utilization of petroleum and natural gas resources to ensure energy security, economic growth, and national benefit.

2. Background of the Job

The Ministry is currently engaged in managing and supervising gas fields in northern Afghanistan, including activities under the Bazarkhami, Kashkari, Zamarudsay, and related reservoirs.

The Ministry previously partnered with AfgChin under a 25-year contract to develop the Amu Darya oil/gas field. That agreement was terminated due to found repeated breaches of contractual obligations, including failure to meet investment and operational requirements, ignoring contractual standards, and neglecting environmental and capacity-building responsibilities. The Ministry needs technical experts to step in to evaluate site conditions, identify problems, give technical advice, and help restore operations steadily and effectively under government oversight.

The Ministry seeks a Well Logging Engineer to strengthen subsurface evaluation and ensure reliable data acquisition for field development planning.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

The Well Logging Engineer will:

• Plan, supervise, and interpret well logging operations.
• Evaluate formation properties including porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation.
• Provide real-time analysis during drilling and workover activities.
• Integrate logging data with geological and reservoir models.
• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and proper use of logging equipment.
• Recommend logging techniques suitable for gas field conditions.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support technical decisions.
• Train Afghan staff in logging data interpretation and tool operation.

4. Required Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in well logging and formation evaluation.
• Strong expertise in wireline, LWD/MWD logging, and petrophysical interpretation.
• Proficiency with industry software such as Techlog or Interactive Petrophysics.
• Experience in gas field operations is an advantage.
• Strong mentoring and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dari or Pashto is an advantage.

5. Compensation and Allowances

The salary, allowances, and other employment benefits for this international technical position are negotiable and will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing international standards. Meantime, Applicants are encouraged to indicate their expected compensation package in their application documents. Final terms will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.

Submission guideline:

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application package which must include all required documents (provided below) to  nta.recruitment@momp.gov.af

Your email subject must be: Well Logging Engineer

Required Documents:

A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Note: In order to have your application considered, you must submit all required documents, mentioning the subject line. If you omit any of the required documents, cover page, cv. Your application will not be considered.

For more information, please contact  0093782883571