Senior Wellsite Geologist

Location

Offshore, Qatar

Contract

12 months (renewable)

Rotation

Offshore rotation basis

Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced senior wellsite geologist to join offshore drilling operations on a major project in Qatar. This role is critical in delivering safe, efficient, and technically robust geological operations, supporting real-time decision-making and optimising well delivery.

You will act as the on-site geological authority, working closely with drilling, subsurface, and service teams to ensure accurate data acquisition, interpretation, and execution of the well programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary geological representative at the wellsite
• Support real-time geosteering decisions in line with well objectives
• Supervise geological surveillance activities including mud logging, LWD, and sample analysis
• Interpret geological data and identify drilling hazards in real time
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of all geological data collected
• Maintain effective data transfer and communication between rig and onshore teams
• Coordinate with drilling, logging, and service company personnel
• Lead daily operational meetings and provide technical updates
• Support decision-making for well progression, including coring points and total depth
• Contribute to well reporting, post-well analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support onboarding and mentoring of junior wellsite geologists
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and industry standards

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across offshore operations
• Participate in risk assessments, safety meetings, and incident reporting
• Identify and mitigate drilling and geological risks in real time
• Ensure all activities comply with HSE standards and regulatory requirements
• Support audits and safety reviews of service providers

Requirements

• Degree in geosciences or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operations geology
• At least 3 years in a senior wellsite geologist role
• Strong experience in geosteering and real-time geological interpretation
• Solid understanding of drilling operations and well delivery processes
• Knowledge of petrophysics and reservoir evaluation techniques
• Experience working in offshore environments
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
• High level of adaptability in operational environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Certifications

• Valid offshore certification (e.g. BOSIET / HUET with CA-EBS)
• Relevant wellsite supervision or operations geology certification

Additional Information

• Experience with real-time data systems and geological software is advantageous
• Familiarity with industry-standard geosteering and interpretation tools is beneficial
• Strong focus on safety, data quality, and operational excellence