Offshore Operations Geologist - 1 Year Contract

Brunel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Brunel seeks an Operations Geologist for a 1-year contract to support offshore drilling and related operations. You will lead data integration, well planning, and geological evaluations to optimize performance and cost.

The role requires strong offshore experience, LWD/WL/mud logging familiarity, AUDR geosteering, and MEHET/OPITO-type certifications. Collaboration with Wells, Geoscience, and regulatory teams is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Geology from a recognized institution.
• Experience as an Operations Geologist.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, good organizational and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Wells organization and contract Petrophysicist for MWD/LWD, Wireline, and Mud Logging services.
• Evaluate services and prepare cost estimates for Wellsite Geology, Biostratigraphy, Core Handling/Preservation and Analysis.
• Compile Geological Program with objectives, FE plan, and data distribution.
• Lead regular coordination meetings with Wells and Geoscience Teams.
• Supervise Wellsite Geologic personnel and ensure high-quality data collection.
• QC and archiving of geologic data and lessons learned for improvements.
• Assist with geosteering and casing seat selection during operations.
• Review and analyze geologic evaluation programs for gaps and improvements.
• Prepare final well reports and distribute to stakeholders.
• Present technical work to Subsurface and Wells teams.

Skills

Operations Geologist experience

English proficiency

Offshore drilling experience

LWD/WL/Mud logging familiarity

HUET/Sea Survival/H2S cert

Geosteering (AUDR)

MPD practices knowledge

3D geological modeling

Casing design & well planning

Regulatory coordination

Team coordination in asset teams

Education

BS/MS in Geology

Tools

AUDR

LWD

WL

Coring operations

Job description

Brunel seeks an Operations Geologist for a 1-year contract to support offshore drilling and related operations. You will lead data integration, well planning, and geological evaluations to optimize performance and cost.

The role requires strong offshore experience, LWD/WL/mud logging familiarity, AUDR geosteering, and MEHET/OPITO-type certifications. Collaboration with Wells, Geoscience, and regulatory teams is essential for project success.