Wellsite Geologist

Airswift is looking for a Wellsite Geologist - Offshore.

Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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

1. Able to work rotational schedule (3-4 weeks per hitch) on remote offshore facility
2. Supervise and quality control geological operations at the wellsite
3. Quality control sample descriptions of cuttings and cavings
4. Act as liaison with key drilling and data acquisition personnel at the wellsite and in the office in a timely manner
5. Supervise and quality control data acquisition activities at the wellsite
6. Monitor ROV feed for shallow flow or adverse conditions during riserless drilling
7. Ensure all geological and data acquisition contractors perform their duties in a satisfactory manner
8. Perform Well-site log correlation and aid in selection of casing points and TD
9. Generate and deliver:
1. Daily geological reports and data distribution
2. Produce a well data book with all well events and information included
3. Support delivery of a post well Composite Log
4. Cuttings and cavings reports to inform on well conditions
5. Final Well Report at the end of each hole section and the well
6. Capture Lessons Learnt (including from 3rd parties) for each hole section
7. 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, the senior wellsite geologist position will include (but is not limited to):

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

Minimum qualifications:

1. A post-secondary degree in geology or related field of study
2. 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
3. Capability to work offshore in Brazil, including certification or fitness to obtain certification for offshore safety and survival (Sponsorship not available)
4. Techlog user experience will be a plus
5. Advanced skills in Office Package (PowerPoint and Excel)
6. Required: Fluent in both Portuguese and English
7. Required: Professional Geologist designation with CREA