Geosteering Ops Lead - Real-Time Reservoir Navigation

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

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.