Real-Time Geosteering Operations Geologist (Contract-to-Hire)

CornerStone Professional Placement; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CornerStone Professional Placement partners with an established oil and gas organization to hire an Operations Geologist. This role supports horizontal drilling through real-time geosteering, geological interpretation and well planning in Columbus, OH.

We’re seeking someone with recent hands-on steering experience who can interpret changing conditions and communicate clear recommendations to drilling teams. The initial assignment is 12 months, with potential to convert to permanent employment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or Engineering.
• ≥2 years of horizontal-well geosteering experience.
• Strong MWD/LWD interpretation and real-time adjustments.

Responsabilidades

• Geosteer horizontal wells and adjust to target formations.
• Interpret MWD/LWD data and drilling conditions.
• Monitor multiple active wells and report issues promptly.
• Assist well planning using structure grids, seismic data, and offsets.
• Maintain interpretations, steering records, and daily updates.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers and directional drillers on well placement.

Conocimientos

Geosteering

MWD/LWD interpretation

Well planning support

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Geology/Geophysics/Engineering degree

Herramientas

StarSteer

Petra

Descripción del empleo

CornerStone Professional Placement partners with an established oil and gas organization to hire an Operations Geologist. This role supports horizontal drilling through real-time geosteering, geological interpretation and well planning in Columbus, OH.

We’re seeking someone with recent hands-on steering experience who can interpret changing conditions and communicate clear recommendations to drilling teams. The initial assignment is 12 months, with potential to convert to permanent employment.