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Position Overview
The successful candidate will provide geological expertise throughout offshore exploration and drilling operations, supporting real-time geological interpretation, formation evaluation, drilling decisions and coordination between offshore and onshore technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret drill cuttings, mud gas, LWD/MWD and wireline data during drilling operations.
Identify formation tops, lithological changes and hydrocarbon shows.
Interpret geological data and compare actual findings against pre-drill models and seismic predictions.
Identify drilling hazards, including abnormal formation pressures, geological faults, instability zones and lost circulation.
Provide recommendations on casing setting depths, coring points and drilling target adjustments.
Supervise mud logging, LWD, wireline and coring service providers.
Ensure accurate geological data acquisition, integration and reporting.
Prepare daily geological reports and comprehensive end-of-well reports.
Coordinate with offshore drilling personnel and onshore subsurface teams.
Participate in operational meetings, safety assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior geologists and support technical development within the team.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Degree or diploma in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of senior wellsite geology experience.
IFP certification in Subsurface Geology for Operations Geologist and Well Site Geologist.
Valid BOSIET certification, including EBS.
Valid offshore medical certificate.
Experience in deepwater offshore drilling, exploration and appraisal wells.
Experience with vertical, deviated and sidetrack wells.
Knowledge of HPHT environments.
Experience with LWD, wireline logging, coring, DST and plug and abandonment operations.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, formation evaluation, petrophysics, drilling operations and mud logging is important.
Experience with GRAVITAS, Gemstone and SQMT is also specified.
Compensation and Benefits
The employer advertises a competitive remuneration package, together with a rotational offshore working schedule and an international working environment.
How to Apply
- Apply through TalentScoutHQ by submitting your professional profile and, optionally, an up-to-date CV/resume.
- Applications will be reviewed based on relevant experience, skills and the requirements listed above.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to discuss their experience, availability and expectations with the recruiter.
- Please reference Job Identification Number TSHQ-1063 when discussing this opportunity or your application.
- For questions regarding the application process, please use the recruiter inbox within TalentScoutHQ.
Job Identification Number: TSHQ-1063
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