Operations Geologist

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

One of our clients is looking for Operations Geologist on a contract basis to support some of their offshore operations. It would be a 1-year contract to start with.

• Strong understanding of integrated pore pressure prediction and pressure surveillance
• Strong understanding of site investigation including shallow drilling hazards evaluation (tophole prognosis) and riserless drilling geohazards
• Well planning and surveillance (may include but not limited to):
• Coordinate with the Wells organization and the project Petrophysicist in the contract technical evaluation for MWD/LWD, Wireline, and Mud Logging services (Procurement & Tendering)
• Evaluate technical services and compile cost estimates for Wellsite Geology, Wellsite Biostratigraphy, Core Handling/Preservation and Analysis, and wellsite data management services as needed
• Compile and document Well Objectives, Formation Evaluation plan, operations & communication protocols, and data/sample distribution into a Geological Program
• Compile well and evaluation plan information in support of Company regulatory groups (Regulatory)
• Participate/lead regular coordination and planning meetings with the Wells and Geoscience Teams
• Facilitate and communicate with Wells Engineers and project Geologists to produce a well plan and casing design which will enable complete evaluation of geologic objectives whilst maintaining an economic and cost-effective solution
• Design and establishment of casing seat and TD selection protocols, coring and formation evaluation programs.
• Supervision, logistical and technical support of Wellsite Geologic personnel (Wellsite Geologists, Service Company personnel) to gather complete, high-quality geologic data sets as specified.
• QC and local loading, storage, and archival of all relevant electronic and physical data using systematic file naming and organization.
• Capture lessons learned for future operational improvements
• Assist, if necessary, in wellsite-based activities, including selection of casing seats, Geosteering (using Azimuthal Ultra Deep Resistivity), and supervision of conventional coring and wireline logging programs.
• Review and analysis of geologic evaluation programs and service company performance on a well-by-well or monthly/quarterly basis to identify and address areas with room for improvement.
• Compile and distribute final well reports, logs, and supporting documents to all parties in a timely fashion.
• Presenting technical work to Subsurface and Wells teams including but not limited to TD protocol reviews, pre-spud meetings and after-action reviews (AAR).

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS in Geology from a recognized institution
• Experience as an Operations Geologist
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, have good organizational and coordination skills, and be able to work well with others
• Flexible to work outside 8am-5pm to provide 24 hours Ops Geo coverage during drilling and logging operations if necessary including weekends and public holidays.
• Onshore and Offshore experience including platform/deviated well drilling with associated technologies (e.g., LWD, WL).
• Must be in good physical condition and shall comply with all project health and safety requirements (including any rig or country-specific certifications required to work offshore).
• May be required: Have successfully passed a recognized (OPITO) course in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Sea Survival, and H2S within the previous two years. Certifications must be current and not due to expire for the anticipated duration of the project.
• Experience with mud logging; cuttings description; real-time image logs; and correlating them to determine lithology and well path.
• Experience with basic FE interpretation for identifying rock type, fluid type, borehole conditions, etc.
• Experience utilizing azimuthal ultra-deep resistivity (AUDR) for geosteering deepwater highly directional/deviated wells
• Experience with managed pressure drilling (MPD) practices and their impact on geologic data collection.
• Experience with production drilling environments and challenges, i.e. depleted sand, swept compartments, wellbore stability, fluid type uncertainty, etc.
• Experience with directional drilling, well planning, depth control measurements; and understanding of BHA's (Bottom Hole Assembly).
• Experience with conventional coring operations.
• Experience of working in integrated asset team environment.
• Experience in applying structural geology concepts and methods to assess compartmentalization/communication.
• Experience of having worked with geologic modelers to incorporate maps and their interpretations into 3D geologic models