Junior Wellsite Geologists and Coring Specialists (Canada)

RPS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Energy Canada Ltd., a Tetra Tech company, is seeking entry-level Wellsite Geologists and Coring Specialists (Canada) to support clients in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. This contract role offers training and a pathway to develop core geoscience skills while working with our Drilling & Geoscience teams in the field.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, a valid driver’s license, and a motivated, safety-conscious ethos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology is required.
• Highly motivated, safety-focused, team-player with good communication skills.
• Prior mining or hydrogeology experience is favourable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen skills in stratigraphy and petrophysical log interpretation, facies analysis, data acquisition and interpretation, sampling techniques, geology software, and drilling operations.
• Gain hands-on field experience drilling Oil Sands core with Drilling & Geoscience teams to delineate and characterize deposits.
• Optionally leverage prior mining or hydrogeology experience to support project work.
• Operate safely in a field environment and communicate effectively with teammates and clients.
• Support long-term project rotations with timely invoicing and reliability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

RPS Energy Canada Ltd. (RPS), a Tetra Tech company, provides independent expertise worldwide, delivering advice based on science and supporting our client's projects at all stages of an asset life cycle. We specialize in geotechnical and engineering solutions for projects delivered in remote, sensitive, and operationally challenging environments. We work with clients to manage environmental impacts, optimize their return on investment, develop their staff and bring energy to market cost-effectively and safely. RPS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK).TTEK is a public company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange.

RPS has been based in Houston and Calgary for more than 45 years. Our activities in North America include wellsite & operations geology; petroleum engineering; seismic project management & data processing, oversight and interpretation; environmental monitoring, environmental impact assessments; protected species observation, passive acoustic monitoring and industry training. Internationally, RPS provides advice on the development of natural resources, land and property, management of the environment, and the health and safety of people, and includes advice to professional bodies, NOCs and international aid agencies.

Description:

Our Calgary based management team is looking for contract Junior Wellsite Geologists & Coring Specialists (Canada) to support its growing client base that is operating in the WCSB. This role is an entry level opportunity with training provided.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Develop and strengthen skills in stratigraphy, petrophysical log interpretation, facies analysis, geological data acquisition & analysis, sampling techniques, geological software, and drilling operations
• Hands-on field experience with the drilling of Oil Sands core by working with the Drilling & Geoscience departments to delineate and characterize the deposits
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Geology
• Previous work history in the mining or hydrogeology industries are favourable
• A class 5 driver's license and a reliable 4x4 vehicle
• Highly motivated, safety-focused, team-player with exceptional communication skills

RPS offers steady rotations on long term projects with guaranteed payment within 30 days of invoice.

This is a contract and day rate position. Applicants must be located and legally authorized to work in Canada. Out of country candidates will not be considered.

Working at RPS:

RPS is a dedicated team of talented scientific and technical individuals working together to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions to meet their evolving needs. As a recognized industry leader our clients seek our guidance, and we provide a service that ensures their success. We do this in an exciting and collaborative environment that combines our scientific knowledge and technical expertise to provide unique solutions. Our global footprint enables us to work with a variety of government and private client through diverse projects.