Offshore Wellsite Geologist (Sarawak)

Elsa Talent; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent in Malaysia seeks a Senior Geologist for offshore exploration and development, to supervise wellsite operations and ensure geological objectives are met. You will report daily to Kuala Lumpur Operations Geologist and Drilling Supervisor, oversee formation evaluation contractors, and ensure data quality before submission.

Candidates must have a Geology degree with 10+ years subsurface experience, including offshore wellsite work, proficiency in WINLOG/GRAVITAS, and Malay Basin

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology with 10+ years practical subsurface experience, incl. offshore wellsite work.
• 2 wells' experience in Horizontal Drilling.
• 3 wells' experience in high-angle (>60°) drilling.
• 1 year pore pressure experience (logging and siting for over/under-pressured reservoirs).
• Proficient in WINLOG/GRAVITAS software.

Responsibilities

• Represent Exploration/Development Department at the wellsite and meet geological objectives.
• Daily reporting to Kuala Lumpur (KL) Operations Geologist and Drilling Supervisor.
• Supervise Formation Evaluation contractors (Mudlogging, LWD/MWD, Wireline Logging, Coring).
• Manage logistics for formation evaluation contractors and equipment.
• Ensure safety for well and personnel during evaluation operations.
• Quality control of evaluation results and logs before acceptance.
• Review contractor reports before sending to KL.
• Describe drill cuttings and cores; analyze tops and intervals.
• Record and report cuttings, gas, fluids, and hydrocarbon shows.
• Monitor drilling mud properties; support drilling operations; advise on objectives and casing point selection.
• Supervise core recovery/processing and provide geological descriptions.
• Oversee collection, processing, and dispatch of formation evaluation samples.
• Review and sign service reports from contractors.
• Generate daily reports/logs; update WINLOG/Gravitas with daily data.
• Generate end-of-well reports (Final Geological Operations Report).

Skills

Wellsite experience

Offshore drilling

WINLOG/GRAVITAS

Coring supervision

Education

Geology degree

Tools

WINLOG/GRAVITAS

Job description

Elsa Talent in Malaysia seeks a Senior Geologist for offshore exploration and development, to supervise wellsite operations and ensure geological objectives are met. You will report daily to Kuala Lumpur Operations Geologist and Drilling Supervisor, oversee formation evaluation contractors, and ensure data quality before submission.

Candidates must have a Geology degree with 10+ years subsurface experience, including offshore wellsite work, proficiency in WINLOG/GRAVITAS, and Malay Basin