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Karl - Johan (Joe) Jarlow
B.Sc. (Hons) Geology (1988). Glasgow University.
M.Sc. Geology/Geophysics (1989). RHBNC, London University.
MBA with Distinction (2003). University of Western Australia
Career Objective
Obtain a position within an Asset Team where my experience in Reservoir Modelling, Data Integration & Management, Visualisation, and static Uncertainty Analysis will assist in achieving the organisations business objectives.
Current Position Reservoir Modelling Systems Analyst (4½ yrs). Saudi Aramco Oil Company.
Seconded to Reservoir Characterisation Department for specific modelling projects including static Uncertainty Analysis & Field Development Asset Teams. Full Field static modelling using multiple techologies. Entire geocellular modelling workflow including lithology & depositional facies identification, data analysis, loading/ preparation/QC. Stratigraphic & structural framework design, manipulation & building. Property distribution through deterministic and stochastic techniques (SIS, SGS, collocated cokrigging, facies templates and object based modelling). Fracture corridor modeling, multiple Uncertainty and risk analysis. Model upscaling, Volumetrics determination and involvement in Field Development strategy planning through close relationships with simulation engineers. Assistant trainer in Object based Modelling class. Leadership role in the support and integration of multiple E&P data types, projects and technologies and the development of technology and workflow best practices within the Modelling Group.
Career Summary (Ascending order)
Amerada Hess. Technical Assistant / Geologist (3yrs). London. Geological log interpretation, sedimentology and facies analysis for play fairway mapping of Palaeocene and Eocene sands in the Central North Sea. 2D & 3D seismic interpretation, attribute analysis and mapping. Integration of geological and geophysical data for prospect identification specific for successful UK license round applications. Occasional wellsite geology work during coring.
Landmark Graphics. (9yrs). Multiple International positions.
UK: Software Application Support. (2 yrs). Multiple G&G software support for UK and Europe.
Oman: Onsite consultant at PDO. (2½ yrs). Interpretation workflow development and G&G Data Management.
Brunei: Onsite consultant at BSP. (2½ yrs.). Workflow development, 3D visualisation, G&G Data Management.
Australia/Asia: Project Manager / Consultant. (2½ yrs.). Project consulting and Data Management in the Region.
Veritas. Visualisation Services Manager (1yr). Perth, Australia. Manage multiple 3D Visualisation technologies, vendors & infrastructure, within a newly built Visualisation Centre. Facilitating customers (pilot) and assist in, data & project preparation, prospect identification, and demonstration.
Competencies
Full Field static geocellular property modelling of multiple reservoirs and stratigraphic/structural framework design.
Field Development Team experience working closely with simulation engineers.
Clastic facies (SIS) & petrophysical (SGS) attribute analysis, modeling and upscaling.
Clastic/Aeolian facies object based modelling, lithology and facies analysis, 2D and 3D seismic interpretation.
Experience in multiple E&P technologies including Landmark, Gocad, RMS, OpenSpirit, Unix/Linux/PC's, Petrel.
E&P Data Management skills including multi-platform data processes, procedures, best practises & workflows.
Experience in the areas of Managerial Finance, Marketing, and International Business.
Personal skills include: Attention to detail, self motivated, time management, ease of new technology takeup, and strong personal drive.
Recent 'Vendor' Courses (2004 - 2006)
Introduction to RMS, Geological Modelling in RMS, and Well planning, mapping & correlation in RMS, Roxar Ltd. Introduction to Geostatistics, VolumeExplorer, & Property Modelling, Earthdecision Sciences. Geostatistics & Seismic Integration, Distinguished Short Course, SEG. Reservoir Geostatistics, ResModTec Ltd. Geostatistics, Stanford University Workshop, Introduction to Petrel Interpretation and Modeling, Schlumberger.
Education
MBA (Dist.) with Entrepreneurship Team Award, University of Western Australia, 2003. (P/T and distance).
M.Sc. in Basin Evolution and Dynamics (Geology/Geophysics), RHBNC, University of London, 1989.
B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology, University of Glasgow, 1988.
Relevant Work History.
2002 – Present Reservoir Modelling Systems Analyst. Saudi Aramco, E&P Division.
(Seconded to Reservoir Characterisation Department for geocellular model building)
Multiple modelling projects and both Development and Asset Team membership. Completed several geocellular models of varying sizes and complexities. Geological data preparation, integration, QC and validation. Grid manipulation and stratigraphic/structural framework building. Data upscaling, variograms, deterministic and stochastic property distribution techniques including SIS, SGS, krigging, collocated cokrigging and external drift. Volumetric calculations, uncertainty analysis and close working relationships with simulation engineers.
* Modeler for Nyym Field Development Team (FDT) & Lead Modeler of Uthmaniyah FDT focussing on Uncertainty Analysis of multiple properties & aspects of the static model.
* Full Field poro/perm/facies property modelling of ArabD in Uthmaniyah Field.
* Full Field poro/perm property modelling of ArabD & Lwr. Fadhili in Fazran Field.
* Full Field poro/perm/sw property modelling of Arab C & D, and Lwr. & Upr. Fadhili reservoirs in the Qatif Field.
* Full Field initial first pass facies and poro/perm modelling and volumetrics of clastic Safaniya Field.
* Data prep, QC, upscaling, attribute analysis and initial poro/perm modelling for Central Uthmaniya Field.
* Assistance with object based facies modelling and poro/perm modelling of in the Nyym Field.
* Assistant trainer in Object Based Modelling course in Gocad software.
* Leadership role in the integration of E&P data, projects and technologies and the development of best practices within the entire Modelling Group.
* New Technologies: Assistance in planning, evaluating, implementing, updating, communicating and coordinating new technology solutions to the Modelling Division.
* Testing and workflow development for RMS, Gocad, Powermodel, & OpenSpirit.
2000 – 2001 Visualisation Services Manager. VeritasDGC. Perth, Australia.
Manage multiple 3D Visualisation technologies, vendors & infrastructure, within a newly built Visualisation Centre.
* Project and data setup, analysis, and facilitation (pilot) of client data technical meetings.
* Management of all Visualisation technologies (LMK, Schlumberger, Paradigm) and infrastructure including support, software license contract management.
* Assistance with data qc'ing and initial prospect identification and generation from newly processed data.
* Marketing of technical facilities to clients including customer presentations and local Industry articles.
1992 – 2000: Multiple positions/locations. Landmark Graphics, International.
1998 – 2000 Project Manager/Consultant, Perth, Australia & Asia.
Project Manager for multiple data management & integration projects for clients in Australia & S.E.Asia. Projects focussed on ensuring data validation, quality, integrity & availability to user communities. Projects completed for: Woodside, Mobil/Exxon, Chevron, Carigali, Fletcher Challenge Energy, Conoco, & SANTOS.
Awards: "Landmark Asia Pacific Integrated Services Value Added Team Award, 1999."
"Landmark Asia Pacific Most Valuable Contract Team Award 1999."
1996 – 1998 Onsite Consultant at Brunei Shell Petroleum, Brunei.
Interpretation workflow development for multiple core Landmark G&G products (StratWorks, OpenWorks, SeuisWorks, SynTool, EarthCube) Workflow development and mentoring of new 3D Visualisation software.
1993 – 1996 Onsite Consultant at Petroleum Development Oman, Oman.
Software and hardware support for all Landmark products including data loading & management. Implementation of processes and procedures defined to increase data integrity, availability and security. Organised and coordinated Muscat 2 week training Symposium for 110 Middle East users.
1992 – 1993 Software Application Support, UK.
Installation, maintenance, and support of SW applications to clients in the UK, Europe and Middle East focussing on Geological applications and OpenWorks Database.
1989 – 1992 Technical Assistant/Geologist, Amerada Hess Ltd. London, UK.
Well log analysis, facies/lithology interpretation and development of Palaeocene & Eocene play fairways for Central North Sea UK sector. Seismic interpretation & prospect identification and evaluation with successful bids for UK acreage licensing round(s).Technical support to senior E&P staff.
Specific Software portfolio skills.
Significant experience in Data Management and Integration of all E&P data types across multiple technologies and platforms particularly geological and geophysical data. Interpretation & modeling strengths in Gocad, Landmark Suite, RMS, and OpenSpirit.
High experience. Medium experience. Lower experience. Knowledge.
Gocad (& Jacta) SeisWorks Voxelgeo Geoprobe
OpenWorks OpenVision Geolog RC2
StratWorks Geoframe ERMapper
RMS (Roxar) ZMap+ Petris/Winds
OpenSpirit Petrel Hamp-Russell
IRIX/Solaris/Linux/PC
Personal Details.
Married with one baby daughter.
D.O.B: 19/2/65.
British passport holder, & Australian permanent resident permit holder.
Keen sportsman; Golf (17hcp), soccer, squash, tennis, and contract bridge. U16's Assistant Soccer Coach (2004).
Professional Memberships.
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE, International).
Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain (PESGB).
Dhahran Geological Society (DGS).
MBA Studies. (Graduate School of Management, University of Western Australia)
Completed MBA with Distinction in Nov. 2003 through Part, Full Time and distant learning over a 2½ year period. Entirely self financed. Awarded Entrepreneurship MBA Team Prize. Provided part time Managerial Finance student tutoring.
6 Units with Distinction (70%). 6 Units with Higher Distinction (80%).
Marketing Statistics
Economics Organisational Behaviour
Managerial Finance Accounting
Management & Consulting Entrepreneurship (Team Award)
International Management IT Strategy and Management Unit
Management of Organisations Final MBA UNIT: Strategic Management ( 3rd. in class of 149)
References: Will be provided
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