Operations Geologist - Offshore Exploration

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional development

On-site role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Geologist for an on-site role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will provide real-time geological support during live drilling, interpret seismic data, and guide wellbore planning and formation evaluation with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires offshore drilling experience and the ability to work in a rotational offshore schedule, contributing to safe and efficient exploration and development projects in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of Operations Geologist experience, offshore preferred.
• Ability to interpret logs and seismic data in real time.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time geological support during drilling.
• Interpret geological data and seismic information to monitor wellbore trajectory.
• Advise on casing points, mud weight, and drilling parameters.
• Conduct formation evaluation using logging data and core samples.
• Identify geological hazards and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare daily geological reports and attend drilling meetings.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers.
• Ensure accurate data acquisition and quality control.
• Contribute to post-well geological analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date subsurface knowledge of operating areas.

Skills

Geology expertise

Seismic data interpretation

Offshore drilling

Real-time decision making

Data quality control

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geology

Tools

Logging tools

Seismic interpretation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent operator in the **Oil & Gas** sector, is seeking an experienced Operations Geologist to join their dedicated team based in **Mossel Bay**, Western Cape. This on-site role is pivotal in supporting live drilling operations, ensuring that geological objectives are met safely and efficiently. The Operations Geologist will provide real-time geological support, make critical decisions regarding wellbore placement and formation evaluation, and liaise closely with drilling teams and subsurface experts. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of geological risk assessment, well planning, and formation evaluation techniques, particularly in an offshore or deepwater context. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to the success of exploration and development projects in the unique **Mossel Bay** environment. This is a strictly on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time geological support during drilling operations.
• Interpret geological data and seismic information to monitor wellbore trajectory and formation tops.
• Make informed decisions on casing setting points, mud weight, and other critical drilling parameters.
• Conduct formation evaluation using logging data, core samples, and cuttings analysis.
• Identify and manage geological hazards such as overpressure zones, shallow gas, and lost circulation.
• Prepare daily geological reports and participate in morning drilling meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with drilling engineers, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers.
• Ensure accurate data acquisition and quality control of geological information.
• Contribute to post-well geological analysis and reporting.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the subsurface geology of the operating areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Operations Geologist, preferably with offshore drilling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret geological logs and seismic data in real-time.
• Strong understanding of drilling practices and well construction.
• Experience with formation evaluation techniques and logging tools.
• Familiarity with geological hazards and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work on a rotational basis as required for offshore operations.
• Knowledge of the geology relevant to **Mossel Bay** or similar basins is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• On-site role offering direct impact on drilling success.
• Opportunity to work on challenging offshore exploration projects.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement annuity contributions.
• Exposure to advanced drilling and geological technologies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic team environment in **Mossel Bay**.
• Rotational schedule providing structured time off.