Operations Geoscience Specialist IV / Geologist

Weatherford; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking a Geoscience Specialist to interpret subsurface data and develop geological models for oil, gas, and minerals in Canada. The role involves using advanced software to understand rock properties and identify hydrocarbon-bearing formations.

You will work on diverse projects, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and provide real-time well-site support while maintaining strict HSE standards and data management across projects.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in Engineering, Geology, Geoscience, or Geophysics with strong oilfield experience.
• Minimum 10 years oilfield experience, preferably with drilling/LWD operations and/or well placement in Canada.
• Proven ability to interpret drilling and LWD data and wireline logs.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and geological interpretation software.
• Self-starter, able to adapt to changing priorities and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and evaluate LWD and Wireline logs to determine hydrocarbon-bearing intervals and formation properties.
• Produce log prints and comprehensive reports; deliver final interpretations to customers.
• Visit clients regularly to understand needs and coordinate with engineering staff.
• Provide well-site technical assistance and real-time monitoring when needed.
• Participate in training, prepare technical papers, and mentor others.
• Maintain high HSE standards and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Archive, store, and QA all project data.

Skills

LWD interpretation

Wireline interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Presentation skills

Geological software

Education

University degree in Engineering, Geology, Geoscience, or Geophysics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geological interpretation software

Job description

Join our team as a Geoscience Specialist where you'll interpret subsurface data to unlock the earth's natural resources. Using advanced technical software, you'll develop geological models to understand rock characteristics and identify oil, gas, and mineral-bearing formations. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Data Interpretation & Analysis: Process, interpret, and evaluate and LWD (Logging While Drilling) and Wireline logs to determine hydrocarbon-bearing intervals, assess wellbore integrity, and understand formation properties for well placement

• Technical Deliverables: Perform quality control reviews, generate log prints and comprehensive reports, and deliver final interpretations to customers in a timely manner

• Client Collaboration: Conduct regular client visits to understand their needs, provide technical support, coordinate with petroleum engineering staff, and contribute to solution sales

• Real-Time Support: Provide well-site technical assistance and real-time monitoring as needed to ensure operational success

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in training courses, prepare technical papers and presentations, and engage in internal mentoring to drive professional development

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain the highest HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards, ensuring all activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical practices

• Data Management: Ensure timely data archiving, storage, and quality assurance across all projects

Skills and Education

• Education: University Degree in Engineering, Geology, Geoscience, or Geophysics

• Experience: 10 years of related oilfield experience, preferably with drilling/LWD operations and/or well placement in Canada

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in drilling and LWD operations and interpretation, wireline operations and interpretation

• Analytical Skills: Strong presentation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with capacity to resolve complex technical issues

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and sophisticated geological interpretation software

• Personal Attributes: Self-starter with eagerness to learn, ability to adapt positively to changing priorities and work environments

• Additional experience in Open Hole Log Analysis, Petrophysics, Geology, and Image log interpretation

• Domestic and potentially international travel up to 10%

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