Wellsite Geologist

Job Description

• The Wellsite Geologist role is to be the COMPANY onsite representative to provide geological technical support to drilling operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate offset data before drilling begins.
• Analyse and describe formations while drilling, using information from cuttings, gas, measuring while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD) tools, and wireline logs.
• Compare drilling data with predictions made during exploration.
• Identify and advise on drilling hazards and suggest ways to optimise drilling performance.
• Advise on decisions about suspending or continuing drilling.
• Advise operations personnel on site and in the office.
• Attend rig meetings after each shift and update the operations geologist.
• Act as the representative of the onshore geology team.
• Supervise mudlogging, MWD, LWD, core logging and wireline services teams, ensuring quality control.
• Keep detailed records and complete daily, weekly and post-well reporting logs.
• Communicate regularly with onshore operations offices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Geology.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience with wellsite drilling operations support.
• Fit for offshore trip.