Airswift has been tasked by one of our major Oil & Gas clients to seek an Operations Geologist to join them on a long-term assignment in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
- Integrated analysis in support of the geosteering of horizontal wells in Marathons drilling program with the use of LWD technology; monitoring real-time data, providing real-time interpretation, and responsible for adjusting the borehole position real-time to ensure proper wellbore placement
- Provide operational support to directional drillers, superintendents, company men, mud loggers, and open-hole logging jobs; oversee all geology related field operations with the drilling rigs
- Generation of detailed structure maps that incorporate multiple data sources including seismic, isopach maps, lithofacies maps, cross-sections from well logs, cores, seismic interpretation, surface geology, and other geological tools
- Generate geological prognoses and lookbacks for new wells
- Communicate technical results to multiple technical teams, supervisors and upper management
- Other duties as necessary
- BS in Geology or Geophysics required
- MS in Geology or Geophysics preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in related position and ideal candidate would have field experience
- Skilled in geologic software and mastery of geosteering applications (StarSteer, Geographix and ArcGIS), as well as core functions of Microsoft suites
- Experience in unconventional reservoirs and operations experience is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, work two months a year in a 6pm to 6am night rotation, cover 24/7 horizontal geosteering operations; including nights, weekends and holidays
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed for interfacing with all levels of employees within the organization and members of the industry
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative team environment tackling complex subsurface problems. Strong communication skills and capability to explain complicated geologic concepts to people without a geologic background.
