Operations Geologist

Sofomation Energy; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofomation Energy seeks an experienced Operations Geologist to participate in all stages of development well planning with cross‑functional teams. The role covers pre‑drill geomechanical studies, data integration, and supporting geosteering models with asset and contractor specialists.

The candidate should have a Masters in Geology, 7+ years of relevant ops geology experience, and strong proficiency in PPFG tools and geoscience software. Offshore exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Geology or geosciences.
• 7+ years of ops geology experience with a major operator.
• Proficiency in PPFG and geomechanics knowledge.
• Experience in onshore and offshore projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and geoscience software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to development well planning with cross‑functional teams.
• Perform pre‑drill geomechanical / PPFG and wellbore stability studies and data integration.
• Support campaign evaluation, data acquisition planning and data delivery planning.
• Assist in development of geosteering models with Asset and Contractor specialists.
• Arrange contractor mobilisation and equipment services for geological personnel.

Skills

Geology

Geomechanics

PPFG

Techlog

Jewel Suite

MS Office

Data Analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Techlog (SLB)

Jewel Suite (Baker Hughes)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

- Active participation and contribution in all stages of Development well planning with cross-functional teams, including:

• Pre-drill geomechanical / PPFG and wellbore stability (WBS) studies, including data integration, analysis and modelling to support well design and drilling optimisation.
• Contribution to well/campaign formation evaluation/data acquisition planning and wellsite services Scope of Works with emphasis on contracted geological services deployment and optimised data delivery.
• Support for development of relevant geosteering models with Asset and Contractor specialists.

Arrange call-out and confirm contractor mobilisation for all geological personnel and equipment services to wellsite, including arrangements for equipment inspections and personnel vetting where required

Preferred candidate profile

- Education: A Masters degree in Geology or suitable Geoscience subject.

- Experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant operations geology experience with an established Operator, preferably including demonstrable onshore and offshore activity.

- Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Techlog (SLB), Jewel Suite (Baker Hughes) software is highly advantageous. Knowledge of other PPFG/geomechanics modelling software is helpful.

- Personal Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-specialists when required.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed and reasoned decisions in collaboration with cross-functional team members.
• Well versed with current formation evaluation tools, technologies and interpretation technologies of such data acquired.

Sound knowledge of PPFG and Geomechanical evaluation and real time decision-making based on well conditions and ongoing data acqusitition.