15+ years of oilfield experience with at least 10 years expertise in Geologist and Pore Pressure Engineer. Prior work Experience in drilling operations, mudlogging, or subsurface geology is essential.
Degree qualified/ Ph.D., Maters of Science, Bachelor of Science
Well Site Geologist:
- Real-time Geological Monitoring
Examine and classify rock cuttings, core samples, and mud logs to identify lithology and hydrocarbon potential.
Interpret drilling data to guide operational decisions and prevent hazards.
- Operational Communication
Ensure effective communication between drilling supervisors, engineers, mudloggers, and company representatives.
Advise the drilling team on when to conduct tests, adjust drilling parameters, or stop drilling.
- Data Integrity & Reporting
Guarantee reliability, accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of geological data collected at the wellsite.
Prepare daily logs, geological reports, and updates for the operations geologist and management.
- Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to company procedures, contractual obligations, and HSE standards.
Incorporate health and safety requirements into daily geological operations.
- Evaluation of Service Providers
Assess the capability of service company personnel and compatibility of equipment used on-site.
Skills:
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex geological and drilling data quickly.
Technical Expertise / Software Proficiency: Familiarity with geological modelling and reporting tools Like Petrel, Tech Log, Pore Pressure Model software. Proficiency in specialized software for geological modeling and reporting.
Decision-Making Under Pressure: Capable of making critical calls in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Communication: Clear reporting and advising across multidisciplinary teams.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in remote, offshore, or challenging field conditions.
Lithology Identification: Skilled in analysing cuttings, cores, and mud logs.
Data Interpretation: Ability to interpret seismic, MWD logs, wireline logs, and drilling parameters in real time.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with geological modelling and reporting tools Like Petrel, Tech Log, Pore Pressure Model software.
Operational Knowledge: Understanding of drilling operations, mudlogging, and wellsite procedures.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of geological data.
Decision-Making Under Pressure: Confident in making operational calls during critical drilling stages.
Communication: Clear reporting and coordination with engineers, supervisors, and company representatives.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in remote, offshore, or challenging environments with irregular hours.
Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate drilling hazards and propose corrective actions.
Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in geology, geoscience, or earth sciences.
Interested candidates shall e-mail their CVs’ to [email protected] with name of position in e-mail’s title.
