Senior Field Geologist — Real-Time Drilling & Wellbore Expert

Placements24; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Geologist for field operations in Randburg, Gauteng. The role provides real-time geological support during drilling to ensure wells meet objectives and safety standards.

You will interpret logs and formation data, update models, and advise on casing points and mud weights. Collaboration with drilling engineers and rig crews is essential for safe, efficient resource development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 6 years in operations geology within oil & gas.
• Experience with real-time wellsite supervision.
• Strong drilling, wellbore mechanics, and formation damage knowledge.
• Proficiency interpreting resistivity, porosity, and gamma logs.
• Excellent communication and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time geological supervision during drilling operations.
• Interpret logs and formation data to update models.
• Monitor lithology and parameters to identify hazards or opportunities.
• Recommend casing points and mud weights for wellbore stability.
• Collaborate with engineers and rig crews to meet objectives.
• Prepare daily geological reports and post-well summaries.
• Support drilling program planning and risk assessments.
• Assist in selecting formation evaluation tools and techniques.
• Troubleshoot geological challenges encountered on site.
• Ensure timely data acquisition and management.

Skills

Real-time supervision

Well log interpretation

Formation evaluation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

WellCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Geologist for field operations in Randburg, Gauteng. The role provides real-time geological support during drilling to ensure wells meet objectives and safety standards.

You will interpret logs and formation data, update models, and advise on casing points and mud weights. Collaboration with drilling engineers and rig crews is essential for safe, efficient resource development.