Production Geologist - Field Operations Support

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement planning options

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Production Geologist to support field operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery by providing geological input and analysis for producing assets and collaborating with engineers on production strategies.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production geology, strong core and well-log interpretation skills, and solid knowledge of depositional environments and reservoir heterogeneity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Geologist, with a focus on production geology or reservoir characterization.
• Experience interpreting well logs (gamma ray, resistivity, porosity) and core data.
• Understanding of depositional environments and reservoir heterogeneity.
• Familiarity with production data analysis and its integration with geological models.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a field operations environment.
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry's production challenges.
• Experience with geological software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze well logs, core data, and production data to characterize producing reservoirs.
• Monitor reservoir performance and identify opportunities for production improvement.
• Provide geological support for well intervention programs, such as recompletions and workovers.
• Collaborate with production engineers to optimize well performance and recovery factors.
• Update geological models based on new data from producing wells.
• Assess reservoir continuity and identify potential bypassed pay zones.
• Assist in the planning and execution of reservoir studies and field reviews.
• Ensure geological data quality and maintain relevant databases.
• Contribute to the development of field production strategies from a geological perspective.
• Communicate geological interpretations and recommendations to the operations team.

Skills

Production geology

Reservoir characterization

Well log interpretation

Geological data analysis

Field operations

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Geological software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

Geological software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Production Geologist to support field operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery by providing geological input and analysis for producing assets. You will be responsible for monitoring reservoir performance, interpreting well data, and collaborating with engineers to implement strategies that enhance production. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and core analysis, with experience in integrating geological data into production models. This position offers a valuable opportunity to apply geological expertise directly to operational challenges within the Oil & Gas sector. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive geologist who can contribute to maximizing the value of producing fields for our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze well logs, core data, and production data to characterize producing reservoirs.
• Monitor reservoir performance and identify opportunities for production improvement.
• Provide geological support for well intervention programs, such as recompletions and workovers.
• Collaborate with production engineers to optimize well performance and recovery factors.
• Update geological models based on new data from producing wells.
• Assess reservoir continuity and identify potential bypassed pay zones.
• Assist in the planning and execution of reservoir studies and field reviews.
• Ensure geological data quality and maintain relevant databases.
• Contribute to the development of field production strategies from a geological perspective.
• Communicate geological interpretations and recommendations to the operations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Geologist, with a focus on production geology or reservoir characterization.
• Experience in interpreting well logs (e.g., gamma ray, resistivity, porosity) and core data.
• Understanding of depositional environments and reservoir heterogeneity.
• Familiarity with production data analysis and its integration with geological models.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a field operations environment.
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry's production challenges.
• Experience with geological software is an advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, retirement planning options, and opportunities for skill development. This role provides a practical application of geological science within the operational context of the Oil & Gas industry in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . Our client values employee contributions and offers a stable career path.