Mudlogging Data Analyst & Real-Time Drilling Lead

Client of Visuna; Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mudlogging Data Analyst Data Engineer role in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to support drilling and wellsite operations with a strong background in mudlogging and geological interpretation.

You will work with drilling engineers and geologists, manage real-time data, ensure data quality, and prepare daily reports while upholding HSE standards in a high-pressure wellsite environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leading Data Analyst / Mudlogging Unit Leader position.
• Strong practical experience in mudlogging operations and drilling data analysis.
• Previous experience with SLB (Schlumberger) is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia is required/preferred.
• Experience working for a major Oil & Gas service company is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of geological data acquisition and interpretation.
• Good understanding of drilling operations and wellsite workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, multidisciplinary wellsite environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead mudlogging data acquisition, monitoring, validation and analysis.
• Monitor and interpret real-time drilling and geological data from the wellsite.
• Analyse mudlogging parameters including ROP WOB torque RPM standpipe pressure flow rate pit volume gas readings and drilling trends.
• Ensure accurate and timely acquisition quality control processing and reporting of wellsite data.
• Interpret lithology cuttings gas shows drilling parameters and other geological indicators.
• Identify abnormal drilling conditions and communicate potential wellbore or formation-related issues to the drilling and geology teams.
• Maintain high-quality digital and geological datasets throughout drilling operations.
• Prepare daily end-of-tour and well reports in accordance with client and company requirements.
• Work closely with Drilling Engineers Wellsite Geologists Company Representatives Directional Drillers and other wellsite personnel.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures company policies and client standards.
• Support troubleshooting of mudlogging and data acquisition systems.
• Lead and mentor junior mudlogging data personnel when required.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency between real-time acquisition systems and reporting databases.
• Support the integration and interpretation of drilling geological and mudlogging datasets.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical explanations of data trends and observations.

Skills

Mudlogging

Data analysis

Real-time drilling data

Geological interpretation

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Geology

Tools

Mudlogging systems

Data acquisition systems

Reporting databases

SLB (Schlumberger) experience

Job description

Mudlogging Data Analyst Data Engineer role in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to support drilling and wellsite operations with a strong background in mudlogging and geological interpretation.

You will work with drilling engineers and geologists, manage real-time data, ensure data quality, and prepare daily reports while upholding HSE standards in a high-pressure wellsite environment.