Wellsite Geologist

Airswift is looking for a Wellsite Geologist - Offshore.

Wellsite Geologist (Rigsite)

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The responsibilities of the Wellsite Geologist include (but are not limited to):

• Able to work rotational schedule (3-4 weeks per hitch) on remote offshore facility
• Supervise and quality control geological operations at the wellsite
• Quality control sample descriptions of cuttings and cavings
• Act as liaison with key drilling and data acquisition personnel at the wellsite and in the office in a timely manner
• Supervise and quality control data acquisition activities at the wellsite
• Monitor ROV feed for shallow flow or adverse conditions during riserless drilling
• Ensure all geological and data acquisition contractors perform their duties in a satisfactory manner
• Perform Well-site log correlation and aid in selection of casing points and TD
• Generate and Deliver:

• Daily geological reports and data distribution
• Produce a well data book with all well events and information included.
• Support delivery of a post well Composite Log
• Cuttings and cavings reports to inform on well conditions
• Final Well Report at the end of each hole section and the well.
• Capture Lessons Learnt (including from 3rd parties) for each hole section.
• Inputs with the daily NDS 12hrs ahead presentation

• Evaluate and interpret geological data including cuttings samples and offset well data.
• Communicate to the well-site team regarding upcoming geological hazards
• Proactively inform the well-site team of imminent section/well TD
• Ensure that all well information, including reports, data and logs are uploaded daily

In addition to the above, senior wellsite geologist position will include (not limited to):

• Oversee intake and competency assessment of newly hired wellsite geologists
• Ensure training and development plan for WSGs addresses any gaps and complies with all regulatory and operator requirements
• Coordinate and prepare pre-drill data repository and supporting documentation
• Prepare supplemental exhibits and materials to aid in offshore communication of subsurface and operational information regarding the well plan.
• Inspect working area (rigsite) to ensure fit for service, work with drilling vendor to address any site-specific gaps as required
• Review 3rd party operating procedures related to wellsite geology and data to ensure best practices are employed, working with vendor to amend as needed.
• Establish a duty roster and rotational logistics plan for Wellsite Geologists

Minimum qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in geology or related field of study
• 10 years experience in wellsite and operations geology working in or around offshore Brazil (20 years minimum experience for Senior Wellsite Geologist Role). Preferably working with pre-salt wells.
• Capability to work offshore in Brazil, including certification or fitness to obtain certification for offshore safety and survival (Sponsorship not available)
• Techlog user experience will be a plus
• Advanced skills in Office Package (PowerPoint and Excel)
• Required: Fluent in both Portuguese and English
• Required: Professional Geologist designation with CREA