Operations Geologist

ProTech; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics

Job description

Qualifications

• 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 that meet both operational and reservoir targets.
• 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 and adherence to drilling objectives.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics (required).
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an oilfield-related position (preferred).
• Knowledge or experience in:
• Well planning and directional drilling operations.
• Geo-steering methods and interpretation of LWD/MWD data.
• Mud logging and formation evaluation.
• Reservoir characterization and completion planning.