Field Geologist: Real-Time Drilling Insights & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive field bonuses

Healthcare and life insurance

Per diem and accommodation on site

Global field assignments

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Well Site Geologist to provide crucial geological support during drilling operations in the North West province of South Africa. You will perform real-time interpretation, assess formations, and help ensure drilling targets are met safely while working closely with the on-site drilling team.

The role requires a minimum of five years in field geology, with expertise in sedimentology, stratigraphy and structural geology, plus experience in wireline logging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Well Site Geologist or similar.
• Proficiency in sedimentology, stratigraphy and structural geology.
• Experience with formation evaluation techniques and wireline logging tools.
• Proficient in geological data interpretation and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time geological analysis of cuttings and core samples.
• Identify and evaluate hydrocarbon shows and lithological changes encountered during drilling.
• Correlate well logs and seismic data for subsurface mapping.
• Advise drilling team on geological hazards and operational adjustments.
• Oversee wireline and LWD/MWD operations and ensure data quality.
• Prepare detailed geological reports and summaries of drilling encounters.

Skills

Field geology

Real-time interpretation

Subsurface interpretation

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Wireline logging tools

Geological software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Well Site Geologist to provide crucial geological support during drilling operations in the North West province of South Africa. You will perform real-time interpretation, assess formations, and help ensure drilling targets are met safely while working closely with the on-site drilling team.

The role requires a minimum of five years in field geology, with expertise in sedimentology, stratigraphy and structural geology, plus experience in wireline logging