Geosteerer

Geosteerer

This entry level position performs geosteering operations on all assigned wells, under direct supervision, in order to provide the best guidance for success. The Geosteerer will work a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, 14 day hitches w/ alternating days and nights located within a real-time operations center.

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors real-time data, provides real-time interpretation and directional drilling guidance to ensure proper placement of the borehole within a specific target for multiple wells
• Analyzes data from gamma, offsetting wells, structure maps, seismic and mud logs to make educated steering decisions
• Suggests and implements target lines congruent with geology, drilling and production best practices
• Reviews and analyzes geological and targeting information provided by geologists and other sources
• Maintains open and frequent communication with operations geologists, engineers, field personnel, and drilling analysts
• Generates geosteering reports, status updates, formation updates, and other deliverables according to protocols

Job Specific

Skills:

• Working knowledge of gamma, offsetting wells, structure maps, seismic, and mud logs to make educated steering decisions
• Working knowledge of horizontal drilling, directional surveys, and geosteering concepts
• Working knowledge of geological concepts, including faults and geohazards
• Ability to read and understand drilling parameters on EDR
• Understands and uses drilling operations vocabulary
• Basic knowledge of district lithology
• Ability to create accurate geologic correlations
• Ability to interact and oversee multiple wells at a time
• Knowledge of field operations, and possesses strong communication skills in order to communicate with field operations personnel
• Ability to adapt to software changes and is motivated to learn
• Advanced attention to detail to produce quality work products
• Ability to work irregular hours

Education:

• Minimum:
  High school diploma or GED
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - Geology

Experience:

• Minimum: 0 - 2 years related work experience
• Preferred:
  Current or prior oil and gas experience
• Preferred:
  Current or prior MWD, mud logging or directional drilling experience

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