Geosteerer

Job Summary

This entry level position performs geosteering operations on all assigned wells, under direct supervision, in order to provide the best guidance for success. 

The Geosteerer will work a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, 14 day hitches w/ alternating days and nights located within a real-time operations center.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors real-time data, provides real-time interpretation and directional drilling guidance to ensure proper placement of the borehole within a specific target for multiple wells


• Analyzes data from gamma, offsetting wells, structure maps, seismic and mud logs to make educated steering decisions


• Suggests and implements target lines congruent with geology, drilling and production best practices


• Reviews and analyzes geological and targeting information provided by geologists and other sources


• Maintains open and frequent communication with operations geologists, engineers, field personnel, and drilling analysts


• Generates geosteering reports, status updates, formation updates, and other deliverables according to protocols

Job Specific Skills

• Working knowledge of gamma, offsetting wells, structure maps, seismic, and mud logs to make educated steering decisions


• Working knowledge of horizontal drilling, directional surveys, and geosteering concepts


• Working knowledge of geological concepts, including faults and geohazards


• Ability to read and understand drilling parameters on EDR


• Understands and uses drilling operations vocabulary


• Basic knowledge of district lithology


• Ability to create accurate geologic correlations


• Ability to interact and oversee multiple wells at a time


• Knowledge of field operations, and possesses strong communication skills in order to communicate with field operations personnel


• Ability to adapt to software changes and is motivated to learn


• Advanced attention to detail to produce quality work products


• Ability to work irregular hours

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Geology

Experience

Minimum: 0 - 2 years related work experience

Preferred: Current or prior oil and gas experience

Preferred: Current or prior MWD, mudlogging or directional drilling experience