Senior Well Site Geologist

Job Description

1. Real-Time Geological Monitoring & Interpretation

• Provide real-time geological interpretation during drilling operations.
• Monitor and integrate cuttings, mud gas, LWD/MWD, and wireline data.
• Identify formation tops, lithology changes, reservoir zones, and hydrocarbon shows.
• Correlate real-time data with seismic interpretation and pre-drill geological models.

2. Drilling Support & Geological Recommendations

• Detect and communicate drilling hazards, including overpressure, losses, and wellbore instability.
• Recommend casing setting depths, coring points, and Total Depth (TD) calls.
• Support operational decision-making through timely geological interpretation and communication.

3. Data Acquisition & Quality Control

• Ensure quality control and integration of all geological and well data.
• Supervise mud logging, LWD, wireline, coring, and associated service companies.
• Ensure compliance with approved data acquisition programs and data standards.
• Manage sample handling, labeling, and dispatch of cuttings, cores, fluids, and gas samples.

4. HSE & Operational Coordination

• Participate in risk assessments, HSE meetings, and incident reporting.
• Act as the primary geological focal point on the rig and coordinate with onshore teams.

5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver daily geological reports, end-of-well reports, and post-well reviews.
• Mentor junior geologists and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (BSc) or higher in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Senior Well Site Geologist.
• Proven experience in exploration, appraisal, deep offshore, and HPHT wells.
• Strong background in vertical wells, deviated wells, and sidetrack operations.
• Extensive exposure to LWD/MWD, wireline logging, coring, and mud logging.
• Experience working in operational drilling environments, including drilling hazards management and well delivery processes.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of:
  • Sedimentology
  • Stratigraphy
  • Structural Geology
  • Formation Evaluation
  • Petrophysics
  • Real-time drilling data interpretation and integration
• Proficiency with industry software such as GRAVITAS, Gemstone, SQMT, or equivalent applications.

Certifications

• Valid BOSIET (including EBS) certification.
• Valid Offshore Medical Certificate.

Languages

• Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.

Soft Skills

• Strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills in high-pressure operational environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary offshore and onshore teams.
• Full commitment to HSE standards and offshore operational procedures.

Additional Information

Location: Namibia, rotational

Starting date: September 2026

Duration: 1 year, renewable