Senior Operations Geologist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Learning & development opportunities

Exposure to diverse geological sites

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Geologist to join our client’s team in Vereeniging. The role provides real-time geological support to drilling operations, ensuring wells are drilled safely, efficiently, and within geological targets.

You will interpret well logs, core data and seismic information in real time, identify hazards, collaborate with drilling engineers to optimize trajectories, and prepare post-well analyses to protect asset value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations geology with drilling support in Oil & Gas.
• Strong understanding of petrophysics, sedimentology, and structural geology.
• Proficiency in well log interpretation software and geological modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote geological supervision during drilling operations.
• Interpret well logs, core data, and seismic information in real-time to guide drilling decisions.
• Identify and evaluate geological hazards, such as formation pressures and lost circulation zones.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers to optimize wellbore trajectory and geological objectives.
• Prepare detailed geological reports and post-well analyses, summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate geological databases and ensure data quality for operational records.

Skills

Petrophysics

Sedimentology

Structural geology

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Well log software

Geological modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Geologist to join their team based in Vereeniging . This critical role involves providing real-time geological support to drilling operations, ensuring wells are drilled safely, efficiently, and within geological targets. You will work closely with drilling engineers and field personnel to interpret formation data, make critical decisions, and manage geological risks. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated geologist to contribute directly to operational success and asset value in the demanding Oil & Gas sector, playing a key role in optimizing drilling performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote geological supervision during drilling operations.
• Interpret well logs, core data, and seismic information in real-time to guide drilling decisions.
• Identify and evaluate geological hazards, such as formation pressures and lost circulation zones.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers to optimize wellbore trajectory and geological objectives.
• Prepare detailed geological reports and post-well analyses, summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate geological databases and ensure data quality for operational records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations geology, with a focus on drilling support in the Oil & Gas industry .
• Strong understanding of petrophysics, sedimentology, and structural geology relevant to exploration and production.
• Proficiency in well log interpretation software and geological modeling tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with drilling teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project-based performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse geological settings and challenging drilling projects.