Operations Geologist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Operations Geologist. This operations position serves as a technical expert on Geosteering, horizontal well execution, and evaluations. The position is part of the team providing operational and technical support for Edge Systems’ Geosteering clients. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing pre-job modeling / feasibility studies, Geosteering operations during the drilling phase, end-of-well analysis with recommendations, and any support needed to satisfy the client’s requirements / needs. This high-profile position’s main objective is to ensure proper placement of the borehole within the client’s specifications. The position requires direct contact with the clients’ operations teams, and ensures that all deliverables are created and supplied to the client in a high-quality and timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Display excellent customer service with clear communication, exceptional attention to detail, topnotch accuracy, and first-class deliverables.
• Function well in a team-based environment but be responsible for individual work products.
• Provide technical expertise for the planning, execution, and post-well analysis of horizontal wells on which Geosteering services are being utilized.
• Model offset data to determine the feasibility of Geosteering within reservoirs and given geological / physical constraints. Recommend best procedure for a successful wellbore.
• Monitor real-time data, provide real-time interpretation, and execute directional decisions to ensure proper placement of the borehole within a specific target.
• Integrate with client geology, geophysical, drilling, and completions teams for the planning and execution of their horizontal well programs.
• Give technical presentations to support Geosteering services including feasibility studies, Geosteering interpretations, and end-of-well analyses.
• Promote the integration of other Edge Systems’ services for a comprehensive customer solution when and where appropriate.

Requirements

• B.S. in Geology, Geosciences or Engineering
• Must have at-least 5 years hands-on experience in the oil & gas industry – Tullow Kenya Project experience preferred
• Excellent oral and Written communication skills
• Full English fluency
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task

Technical

• REQUIRED one year of wellsite geology and/or mud logging experience
• REQUIRED one year of experience using StarSteer, SES, or equivalent software.
• Understanding of geophysics, geology, petrophysics, LWD, and directional drilling
• Knowledge of and experience with various geology-related aspects of drilling operations
• Strong understanding of overall drilling operations
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with real-time operations

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Regularly required to sit for long periods of time while working at a computer.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate keyboard and mouse and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Normal sight and hearing required to perform essential job functions and for safety reasons.

Preferred Qualifications

• S. degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, petrophysics, or petroleum engineering.
• Must have 3+ years of relevant professional experience with an E&P operator or mud logging / Geosteering service company.
• Hands-on experience in the oil & gas industry – Tullow Oil Kenya experience preferred
• Understanding of the geologic characteristics of various domestic oil and gas drilling basins.
• Extensive Geosteering experience using StarSteer software.
• Experience with azithumal GR and how to interpret.
• Broad knowledge of LWD and wireline logging technologies and operations.
• Proficient in Python, TIBCO Spotfire, and Microsoft Power BI for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Experience integrating XRF, Mass Spectrometry, and additional analytical datasets into geologic and operational data logs for enhanced subsurface interpretation.

 

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disability and marginalized groups or any other characteristics protected under applicable law are encouraged to apply.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.