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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: • Medical insurance (family coverage) • Flexible working hours • “Push 30” wellness program - company-covered • Childcare support • Company-provided lunch