Senior Operations Geologist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Field assignments

Professional development

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a Senior Operations Geologist to support drilling and production operations with real-time geological guidance. You will integrate geological data with operational parameters to ensure wellbore stability and optimize drilling performance in the South Africa region.

The role requires 5+ years in oil & gas, expertise in well logging, structural geology, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure, while collaborating with engineers and mud loggers in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Operations Geologist in oil & gas.
• Proven ability to interpret geological data and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with well logging tools and mud logging services.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy relevant to the operational areas.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate geological support and decision-making during drilling operations, interpreting well logs and formation data in real-time.
• Monitor drilling parameters and geological conditions to anticipate and mitigate potential drilling hazards.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of geological models based on new well data and operational feedback.
• Collaborate closely with drilling engineers, mud loggers, and directional drillers to ensure efficient and safe well construction.
• Assist in the planning and execution of well testing and sampling programs.
• Prepare end-of-well geological reports and contribute to post-drilling analyses and learnings.

Skills

Geology

Data interpretation

Drilling operations

Well logs

Communication

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Mud logging

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Operations Geologist to join their team in Benoni . This role is pivotal in supporting ongoing drilling and production operations by providing real-time geological guidance and analysis. You will be responsible for integrating geological data with operational parameters to ensure wellbore stability, optimize drilling performance, and contribute to the understanding of the subsurface geology. This position offers a dynamic career opportunity within the Oil & Gas sector, enabling you to apply your expertise in a hands-on operational context in a significant industrial region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate geological support and decision-making during drilling operations, interpreting well logs and formation data in real-time.
• Monitor drilling parameters and geological conditions to anticipate and mitigate potential drilling hazards, such as stuck pipe or formation damage.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of geological models based on new well data and operational feedback.
• Collaborate closely with drilling engineers, mud loggers, and directional drillers to ensure efficient and safe well construction.
• Assist in the planning and execution of well testing and sampling programs.
• Prepare end-of-well geological reports and contribute to post-drilling analyses and learnings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Operations Geologist in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven ability to interpret geological data and make critical decisions under pressure in a live operational setting.
• Familiarity with well logging tools, mud logging services, and drilling operations.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy relevant to the operational areas.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for field assignments and exposure to diverse geological settings.
• Continuous professional development and training programs.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.