On-Site Field Geologist: Real-Time Drilling Advisor

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field allowances

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Geologist to join our client's field development team in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role provides real-time geological support during drilling to ensure wells align with geological objectives and are drilled safely and efficiently.

You will interpret subsurface data as it becomes available, guiding drilling decisions, correlating logs and seismic data, and delivering end-of-well geological reports. On-site rotations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 5 years as an Operations Geologist in onshore/offshore drilling environments.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations and geology-to-drilling parameter relationships.
• Proficiency in interpreting well logs, seismic data, and core descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate geological advice and interpretations to drilling crews during well operations.
• Monitor drilling progress, analyze formation data, and adjust well paths as needed.
• Correlate data from offset wells and seismic information to update subsurface models in real time.
• Identify reservoir zones and zones of interest encountered during drilling.
• Ensure accurate collection of geological samples and data (cuttings, core, mud logs).
• Prepare end-of-well geological reports summarizing findings and performance.
• Communicate with drilling engineers, geophysicists, and management on progress and findings.
• Contribute to post-well analysis and future drilling campaigns.

Skills

Real-time decision-making

Well log interpretation

Effective communication

Drilling operations understanding

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Geological modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Geologist to join our client's field development team in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role provides real-time geological support during drilling to ensure wells align with geological objectives and are drilled safely and efficiently.

You will interpret subsurface data as it becomes available, guiding drilling decisions, correlating logs and seismic data, and delivering end-of-well geological reports. On-site rotations apply.