Geosteering Specialist: Optimize Well Paths & Drilling

ProTech; Midland (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ProTech seeks a Geosteering Engineer to provide real-time geosteering support and optimize wellbore trajectories. You will integrate geological, petrophysical, and engineering data to guide horizontal drilling and collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and geology teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or geophysics and 3–5 years in an oilfield-related position, with strong knowledge of LWD/MWD interpretation and mud logging.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or geophysics is required.
• 3-5 years of oilfield-related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of well planning and directional drilling operations.
• Familiarity with geo-steering methods and LWD/MWD data interpretation.
• Experience with mud logging and formation evaluation.
• Understanding reservoir characterization and completion planning.

Responsabilidades

• Provide real-time geosteering support and wellbore placement recommendations during drilling operations.
• Integrate geological, petrophysical, and engineering data to guide horizontal drilling and optimize wellbore trajectories.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and geology teams to design and execute well plans.
• Analyze offset well data and create pre-drill geosteering models and structure maps.
• Communicate effectively with the drilling rig team and operations geologists to ensure well path accuracy.
• Review mud logging, LWD/MWD, and gamma ray data for formation evaluation and decision-making.
• Provide post-well analysis and technical reports to support project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for geosteering and well planning operations.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics

Descripción del empleo

ProTech seeks a Geosteering Engineer to provide real-time geosteering support and optimize wellbore trajectories. You will integrate geological, petrophysical, and engineering data to guide horizontal drilling and collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and geology teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or geophysics and 3–5 years in an oilfield-related position, with strong knowledge of LWD/MWD interpretation and mud logging.