Operations Geologist

Brunel Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel UAE seeks a contract Operations Geologist for an Unconventional Drilling Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will geosteer horizontal wells in real time and interpret subsurface data to guide decisions in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with geologists, drilling and reservoir engineers, and mud loggers, interfacing with field personnel and participating in planning through execution. Flexibility for off-hours is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, or related field.
• Prior geosteering horizontal wells preferred and experience in oil & gas.
• Knowledge of well planning, drilling rig operations, geo-steering, and mud logging is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for a cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Geosteering horizontal wells in real time to optimise wellbore placement.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling and reservoir engineers, and mud loggers.
• Interpret subsurface data in real time for technical decision-making.
• Provide sound analysis and decisions; support field operations and planning.
• Be available for off-hours, nights, and weekends as drilling runs continuously.

Skills

Geosteering

Real-time data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Geophysics/Engineering

Tools

Mud logging

Job description

• Brunel UAE is seeking a contract Operations Geologist to join with one of our clients Unconventional Drilling Project in Abudhabi, UAE.

In this role, you will be responsible for geosteering horizontal wells in real time, utilizing a variety of tools and techniques to ensure optimal wellbore placement. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes geologists, drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and mud loggers, playing a central role in the technical decision-making process from planning through execution.

A key aspect of this position is interfacing directly with field personnel during operations, requiring a solid understanding of drilling rig operations, directional drilling principles, and mud logging practices. You will be expected to interpret subsurface data in real time, provide sound technical analysis, and make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and timeliness are equally critical. Because drilling operations run continuously, this role requires flexibility to work off-hours, nights, and weekends as needed.

Job Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Prior experience geosteering horizontal wells is strongly preferred, as is previous experience in the oil and gas industry. Experience or knowledge in well planning, drilling rig operations, geo-steering techniques, and mud logging practices are considered a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential given the collaborative and cross-disciplinary nature of the role.

This position will be filled at a level commensurate with the candidate's experience

Desired Candidate Profile

A Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Prior experience geosteering horizontal wells is strongly preferred, as is previous experience in the oil and gas industry. Experience or knowledge in well planning, drilling rig operations, geo-steering techniques, and mud logging practices are considered a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential given the collaborative and cross-disciplinary nature of the role.