OSCAR MAURICIO MORENO RUIZ
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Dynamic Senior Geophysicist with over 25 years of experience in the oil industry, specializing in structural, stratigraphic, and Quantitative Interpretation (QI). Proven track record as a key team member in multiple multi-TCF gas discoveries in deepwater environments. Extensive knowledge of global geophysical landscapes, particularly in Latin America and the Gulf of Mexico. Passionate about analyzing new data and exploring untapped basins, consistently seeking innovative solutions to complex geological challenges.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Exploration Geophysicist
ECOPETROL
12.2003 - Current
- Current duties as QI Interpreter include performing AVO analyses, deterministic and stochastic inversion, Lithocube generation, and fractured reservoir characterization using azimuthal inversion. Have lead exploration teams and served as Exploration Manager.
- Have evaluated opportunities for exploration assets and new ventures in many basins offshore and onshore, Caribbean, Sinu, San Jacinto, VIM, VMM, VSM, Caguan, Putumayo, Pacific, Gulf of America, offshore Guyana, Venezuelan Caribbean among others.
- Tutored several Geology and Geophysics undergraduate and graduate thesis.
- Prepared maps and interpretations for all seismic data and performed regular analysis of data.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Decided on suitable seismic measurements and data processing techniques.
Geoscientist
Paradigm Geophysical
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Worked as QI Interpreter.
Seismic Acquisition HSE Coordinator
GAPS Inc
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Supervised in field environmental seismic survey quality in Colombia and Peru.
Environmental Consultant and Auditor
Auditoría Ambiental Ltd.
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Performed HSE Quality Control on seismic acquisition and well drilling projects.
Education
M.Sc. - Geophysics
Stanford University
Stanford, CA04-2001
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Colombia01.1994
Skills
- Seismic Interpretation Software: Petrel, Openworks-DSG
- Quantitative Interpretation softare: Hampson Russell, RokDoc, OpenDtect
- Seismic data interpretation
- Structural geology
- Seismic processing
- Seismic and rock physics modeling
- Fieldwork experience
- Data processing
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Risk assessments
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Preparing reports
- Data analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Technical report writing
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic), Italian (Basic)
OTHER INTERESTS
Sports, Singing, Literature, Movies
ACHIEVEMENTS
ECOPETROL 2005 Top 10 Professional Award. Recognized for role in Caribbean Round 2007 and 2012, and Purple Angel Block Negotiation. Recognition for role played in three gas discoveries.
PUBLICATIONS
- -Optimized Characterization Workflow for Naturally Fractured Reservoirs using Seismic Anisotropy Attributes in the Middle Magdalena Valley Basin, Colombia. SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts, 2023: 84-88.
- -Alternative Model for the Colombian Caribbean Offshore Deformed Belt. X Bolivarian Symposium of Sub-Andean Basins July 2009.
- -AVO and Impedance Response of Perdices Miocene Sands, Lower Magdalena Valley Basin. International Congress of Conventional and Unconventional Hydrocarbon Resources, February 2008, Cartagena, Colombia.
- -Construction of Reliable Velocity Models in Areas with Scarce Information: Colombian Caribbean Case. IX Bolivarian Symposium of Sub-Andean Basins July 2006.
- - Regional Seismic Composite Land-Marine Transition Acquisition in the Colombian Caribbean. IX Bolivarian Symposium of Sub-Andean Basins July 2006.
- -Influence of seismic frequency on AVO. Stanford SRB project Vol 58, 2000
TRAINING
Most relevant: Rock Physics, Seismic Anisotropy, Reserve Estimation, Prospect and Play assessment, 3D Carbonate Interpretation, Seismic Interpretation, DHI Interpretation and Risk Analysis, Petrophysics, Seismic Processing, Sea Bed Logging (CSEM), Strike-Slip Tectonic Systems.
Timeline
Senior Exploration Geophysicist
ECOPETROL
12.2003 - Current
Geoscientist
Paradigm Geophysical
01.2002 - 01.2002
Seismic Acquisition HSE Coordinator
GAPS Inc
01.1996 - 01.1999
Environmental Consultant and Auditor
Auditoría Ambiental Ltd.
01.1995 - 01.1996
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Industrial de Santander
M.Sc. - Geophysics
Stanford University