Senior Operations Geologist: Real-Time Wellsite Support

Placements24; Richards Bay; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary package

Medical cover

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is actively seeking a Senior Operations Geologist to join our client’s team. You will provide real-time geological support during drilling, integrate geological data with geophysics and engineering inputs, and guide well placement for optimal reservoir understanding.

The role requires 7+ years of wellsite geology experience, a geology degree, and proficiency in well log interpretation software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 7 years of Operations Geologist experience with extensive wellsite work.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, petrography, and well logging techniques.
• Proficiency in geological software for well log analysis and basic subsurface mapping.
• Experience with diverse drilling environments and well types.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert geological support at the wellsite during drilling operations.
• Oversee geological data acquisition including mud logging, cores, and wireline logs interpretation.
• Develop and execute detailed on-site geological programs and contingency plans.
• Identify hazards and formation tops in real-time and advise the drilling team.
• Integrate geological data with geophysical and engineering information to refine subsurface models.
• Prepare daily geological reports and contribute to end-of-well assessments.

Connaissances

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Petrography

Well logging

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Outils

Geological software

Subsurface mapping

Description du poste

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is actively seeking a Senior Operations Geologist to join our client’s team. You will provide real-time geological support during drilling, integrate geological data with geophysics and engineering inputs, and guide well placement for optimal reservoir understanding.

The role requires 7+ years of wellsite geology experience, a geology degree, and proficiency in well log interpretation software.