Operations ​/ Wellsite Geologist III (66722

Operations / Wellsite Geologist III (66722)

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Position Overview
Our team is currently looking for an Operations Wellsite Geologist III for one of our clients in the Oil & Gas Industry.
This Operations Geologist role is responsible for the planning and execution of Exploration, Appraisal, and Development drill-wells. To accomplish this, the Operations Geologist must be competent in well planning and surveillance, integrated pressure prediction, and site investigation; understanding key deliverables such as a tophole prognosis, pore-pressure prediction, and well design.
Key to the successful drilling of a well is close communication with the Business Unit (Geoscience, Reservoir Engineers), Petrophysicist, and Wells Engineers throughout the design and execution phases of the project, hence the Operations Geologist must be a good communicator, integrator and be highly organized to effectively change tact as conditions dictate. Evaluating multiple scenarios and ensuring close communication between all parties involved whilst managing expectations to ensure a safe, timely and economic completion of the drilling program meeting all geologic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Demonstrate safety leadership and uphold the company’s safety culture ensuring No Spills and the Nobody Gets Hurt, both in the office and if required, on the rig site.
• Strong understanding of integrated pore pressure prediction and pressure surveillance
• Strong understanding of site investigation including shallow drilling hazards evaluation (tophole prognosis) and riserless drilling geohazards
• Well planning and surveillance (may include but not limited to):
• Coordinate with the Wells organization and the project Petrophysicist in the contract technical evaluation for MWD/LWD, Wireline, and Mud Logging services (Procurement & Tendering)
• Evaluate technical services and compile cost estimates for Wellsite Geology, Wellsite Biostratigraphy, Core Handling/Preservation and Analysis, and wellsite data management services as needed
• Compile and document Well Objectives, Formation Evaluation plan, operations & communication protocols, and data/sample distribution into a Geological Program
• Compile well and evaluation plan information in support of Company regulatory groups (Regulatory)
• Participate/lead regular coordination and planning meetings with the Wells and Geoscience Teams
• Facilitate and communicate with Wells Engineers and project Geologists to produce a well plan and casing design which will enable complete evaluation of geologic objectives whilst maintaining an economic and cost-effective solution
• Design and establishment of casing seat and TD selection protocols, coring and formation evaluation programs.
• Supervision, logistical and technical support of Wellsite Geologic personnel (Wellsite Geologists, Service Company personnel) to gather complete, high quality geologic data sets as specified.
• QC and local loading, storage, and archival of all relevant electronic and physical data using systematic file naming and organization.
• Capture lessons learned for future operational improvements
• Assist, if necessary, in wellsite-based activities, including selection of casing seats, Geosteering (using Azimuthal Ultra Deep Resistivity), and supervision of conventional coring and wireline logging programs.
• Review and analysis of geologic evaluation programs and service company performance on a well-by-well or monthly/quarterly basis to identify and address areas with room for improvement.
• Compile and distribute final well reports, logs, and supporting documents to all parties in a timely fashion.
• Presenting technical work to Subsurface and Wells teams including but not limited to TD protocol reviews, pre-spud meetings and after-action reviews (AAR).

Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)

• BS/MS in Geology from a recognized institution
• Experience as an Operations Geologist
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, have good organizational and coordination skills, and be able to work well with others
• Flexible to work outside 8am-5pm to provide 24 hours Ops Geo coverage during drilling and logging operations if…