Operations Geologist - Remote Support

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary with incentives

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse energy sector projects

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Geologist to join the client’s team, offering fully remote work capabilities. You will provide real-time geological support to drilling operations, ensure wellbore placement accuracy and formation evaluation integrity within the oil and gas sector.

You will analyze geological data as it becomes available during drilling, make critical geological decisions, and communicate effectively with rig site personnel and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations geology in oil and gas.
• Proficiency in formation evaluation techniques and interpretation of various well logs.
• Experience with geological software and real-time data interpretation.

Responsabilités

• Provide real-time geological monitoring and interpretation of drilling data, including well logs and cuttings analysis.
• Make critical decisions on wellbore trajectory, formation tops, and fluid contacts to ensure targets are met.
• Communicate geological information and recommendations clearly to rig site personnel and management.
• Perform formation evaluation, including calculating formation pressures and assessing reservoir properties.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers to optimize drilling performance and mitigate geological hazards.
• Prepare end-of-well geological reports and contribute to post-drilling analysis.

Connaissances

Geology

Real-time data interpretation

Well logs interpretation

Remote work management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Outils

Geological software

Formation evaluation tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Operations Geologist to join their team, offering full remote work capabilities. This role is vital for providing real-time geological support to drilling operations, ensuring wellbore placement accuracy and formation evaluation integrity within the oil and gas sector . You will analyze geological data as it becomes available during drilling, make critical geological decisions, and communicate effectively with rig site personnel and management. The ideal candidate possesses strong geological interpretation skills, a deep understanding of formation evaluation techniques, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a remote setting. Your expertise will directly contribute to the successful and safe execution of drilling campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time geological monitoring and interpretation of drilling data, including well logs and cuttings analysis.
• Make critical decisions on wellbore trajectory, formation tops, and fluid contacts to ensure targets are met.
• Communicate geological information and recommendations clearly and concisely to rig site personnel and management.
• Perform formation evaluation, including calculating formation pressures and assessing reservoir properties.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers to optimize drilling performance and mitigate geological hazards.
• Prepare end-of-well geological reports and contribute to post-drilling analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations geology, with a focus on the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in formation evaluation techniques and interpretation of various well logs.
• Experience with geological software and real-time data interpretation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely, informed decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively manage tasks in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work position offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Work on diverse and challenging projects in the energy sector.