Geosteering Engineer: Real-Time Downhole Navigation

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Drilling GeoSteering Services seeks an experienced Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering Engineer to provide on-site support and ensure accurate borehole placement within client specifications. You will perform pre-job modeling, real-time interpretation, and post-well analysis to support horizontal well programs.

The role requires strong communication, extensive drilling and LWD/Wireline knowledge, and the ability to work with client teams to deliver QA and project outcomes during drilling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences or related earth science discipline.
• 6 years of experience in drilling services.
• 5+ years of 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 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 conducts 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 planning, execution and post-well analysis of wells where GeoSteering Services are utilized.
• Model offset data to determine feasibility of geosteering within geological/physical constraints and recommend best applications for success.
• Monitor real-time data, provide real-time interpretation and execute directional decisions to ensure proper borehole placement.
• Integrate with client G&G, drilling and completions teams for planning and execution of their horizontal well programs.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Real-time operations

Drilling operations knowledge

Teamwork

Software knowledge

LWD/Wireline knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geosciences

Tools

Geosteering software

2D interpretation tools

Job description

ADNOC Drilling GeoSteering Services seeks an experienced Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering Engineer to provide on-site support and ensure accurate borehole placement within client specifications. You will perform pre-job modeling, real-time interpretation, and post-well analysis to support horizontal well programs.

The role requires strong communication, extensive drilling and LWD/Wireline knowledge, and the ability to work with client teams to deliver QA and project outcomes during drilling