Engineer, Geosteering (RNS)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks a Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering expert to support ADNOC Drilling GeoSteering Services. You will model pre-job feasibility, guide geosteering operations during drilling, and perform post-well analysis to ensure borehole placement matches client specifications.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in drilling services, with 2+ years in LWD/Wireline, and excellent English communication. You will coordinate with client teams and supervise 2D navigation activities on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences or related earth science.
• 6 years’ experience in drilling services.
• 5+ years with an oil company or well logging service company (Drilling and/or logging preferred).
• 2+ years experience as a LWD engineer, Wireline Engineer or Log Analysis (openhole).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations and English fluency.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a drive for results.
• Knowledge of applicable software programs.
• Broad knowledge of LWD and Wireline logging technologies and applications.
• Good understanding of drilling operations.
• Experience with real-time operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations including pre/post well 2D interpretation/modeling and log production/QC.
• Functions as a customer liaison and conduct presentations on Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations.
• Responsible for office supervision of 2D Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations.
• Liaises with Drilling Services and customer personnel.
• Participates in post well closeouts.
• Manages special projects as assigned.
• Provide technical expertise for the planning, execution and post-well analysis of wells where GeoSteering Services are being utilized or have the potential to be implemented.
• Model offset data to determine the feasibility of geosteering within reservoirs within given geological / physical constraints and to recommend best applications for success.
• Monitor real-time data, provide real-time interpretation and execute directional decisions to ensure proper placement of the borehole within a specific target.
• Integrate with client G&G, drilling and completions teams for the planning and execution of their horizontal well programs.

Skills

Geosteering

Reservoir Navigation

LWD/Wireline

Client Liaison

English Fluency

Real-time Operations

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences or related earth science

Tools

Geosteering software

LWD/Wireline tools

Job description

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Provides professional reservoir navigation/geosteering support to operational sites to ensure all drilling operations are carried out successfully in line with the well prognosis and plan, technical expert for operations regarding geosteering, horizontal well planning and its applications. The position will consist of providing operational and technical support for ADNOC Drilling GeoSteering Services as required. This will include but not limited to performing pre-job modeling / feasibility studies, geosteering operations during the drilling phase, endof- well analysis with recommendations and any support needed to satisfy the client’s requirements / needs. This position’s main objective is to ensure proper placement of the borehole within the client’s specifications. This position will have more direct contact with the client in regards to operations, oversee the onsite operations during the execution phase and assure that all geosteering deliverables and QA is supplied to the client.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides technical support for Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations including pre/post well 2D interpretation/modeling and log production/QC (Quality Control).
• Functions as a customer liaison and conduct presentations on Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations.
• Responsible for office supervision of 2D Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations.
• Liaises with Drilling Services and customer personnel.
• Participates in post well closeouts.
• Manages special projects as assigned.
• Provide technical expertise for the planning, execution and post-well analysis of wells where GeoSteering Services are being utilized or have the potential to be implemented.
• Model offset data to determine the feasibility of geosteering within reservoirs within given geological / physical constraints and to recommend best applications for success.
• Monitor real-time data, provide real-time interpretation and execute directional decisions to ensure proper placement of the borehole within a specific target.
• Integrate with client G&G, drilling and completions teams for the planning and execution of their horizontal well programs.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences or a related earth science discipline.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 6 years’ of experience in drilling services.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience with an oil company or well logging service company (Drilling and/or logging preferred).
• 2+ years experience as a LWD engineer, Wireline Engineer or Log Analysis (openhole)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations skills and English language fluency.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a drive for results.
• Knowledge of applicable software programs
• Broad knowledge of LWD and Wireline logging technologies and applications.
• Good understanding of drilling operations.
• Experience with real-time operations.