Job Opportunity – Wellsite Geologist

EP Group of Companies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the geological services industry is looking for a Wellsite Geologist with extensive experience in drilling operations. The role involves supervising geological data transmission, engaging in communication between teams, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in geological analysis and the ability to oversee essential drilling activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in geological operations.
• Experience with drilling operations and active exploration programs required.
• Proficient in HSE initiatives and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mudlogging operations and geological data transmission.
• Communicate with drilling and geological teams for operational updates.
• Generate geological reports and analyze formations during drilling.

Skills

Safety Training

Communication

Supervision

Geological Analysis

Drilling Operations Knowledge

Job description

The Wellsite Geologists will possess at least 7 years of experience in geological operations with a background supporting drilling operations and active exploration programs. The Wellsite Geologist will work with the Senior Wellsite Geologist in the transmission of all wellsite generated geological related data in a timely fashion.

Primary Functions/Responsibilities:

Safety:
Training, familiarity, and use of the Company’s safety programs are required. Remain alert for real or potential safety problems and report all such problems to the responsible party and/or the Company’s Drilling Supervisor on the rig. Participate in all related HSE rigsite exercises.

Communication:
Proactively communicate information and provide operations updates to the Drilling Supervisor and Operations Geologist to discuss ongoing work, concerns, and forward plans. Act as the wellsite representative of the Company Subsurface / G&G team.

Work closely with wellsite drilling supervisors to keep them updated on all pertinent geological activities during drilling operations and provide advice to ensure safe, cost-effective drilling and operations.

Attend daily rigsite drilling meetings and serve as the key interface between the Company Drilling Supervisor and geological services, including troubleshooting.

Maintain effective communication with Mudlogging, Coring Engineers, LWD/MWD, Wireline service providers, clerks, and contractors to promote continuous improvement.

Supervision:
Supervise mudlogging operations, including rig monitoring, sample catching, and preparation of mud logs, drilling data logs, and reports. Oversee all M/LWD & Wireline logging operations, including calibration, splicing, and environmental corrections. Recommend opportunities to reduce costs and risks and improve data quality.

Execute coring decisions, report on cuttings, and analyze lithology and hydrocarbon shows. Prepare detailed lithology logs and perform correlations with offset well data and prognosis.

Coordinate casing setting depths and wireline logging points with the rig team and Kuala Lumpur office. Assist in QA/QC of wireline operations and supervise sample handling and dispatch.

Monitor the quality of Formation Evaluation services and advise on deficiencies or excellent service instances. Mentor Geoscience Operations Trainee if required.

Analyze and evaluate formations during drilling, using various data sources, and perform quick look interpretations. Ensure timely transmission of logs and reports.

Generate detailed geological reports, daily geological reports, and inputs for end-of-well reports. Verify wellsite filed tickets for invoicing.

HSE Roles: Actively participate in HSE initiatives, including safety observations and training.

Application: Interested candidates should email their updated CV to [e-mail] or [e-mail].