Operations Geologist: Real-Time Drilling & Modeling

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an Operations Geologist to support drilling operations with real-time geological input, ensuring wells are accurately targeted and geologically mapped.

You will interpret wellsite data from cuttings, cores, and logging tools, update geological models, and work closely with drilling engineers, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations geology, preferably within the oil and gas.
• Proficiency with geological software for well correlation, mapping and data interpretation.
• Experience with lithological description, biostratigraphy, and basic petrophysics.
• Strong problem-solving and communication for a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time geological support during drilling operations.
• Interpret geological data from cuttings, core samples, and logging tools.
• Identify geological hazards, such as overpressure zones and faults.
• Update geological models with new well data and operational feedback.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers, geophysicists and reservoir engineers.
• Generate technical reports and geological summaries.

Skills

Operations geology experience

Geological software proficiency

Lithology & biostratigraphy basics

Petrophysics basics

Hybrid work communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an Operations Geologist to support drilling operations with real-time geological input, ensuring wells are accurately targeted and geologically mapped.

You will interpret wellsite data from cuttings, cores, and logging tools, update geological models, and work closely with drilling engineers, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers in a hybrid work setting.