Geologist-Planning & Operation PP-301

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT PRINCIPAL CONTACTS

Job Family: Petroleum Specialist
Department: Exploration & Development
Group/ Division: Reservoir Characterization
and Practices
1. Reports to: Chief Geoscientist-Planning & Operation
2. Responsible for: None
3. Other Links: Frequent contacts with other geoscientists and
petroleum engineers to schedule and coordinate work.
Frequent contacts with contractors to oversee and monitor their
work activities.

GENERAL SUMMARY
Interprets geological, geophysical and other technical information collected through exploration and development
activities. Identifies and estimates subsurface geological conditions, recommends the exploration activity programmes
and reservoir management practices, and plans exploration/development/ workover wells. Collects and analyses
geological data and information at well-site for optimum drilling operation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews and investigates various geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering data, information, analyses,
and study reports, and recommends programmes of exploratory and development wells, with well location, target
zone and other geological prognosis for drilling and testing operations. Attends and supervises geological
operations at well site on a rotation basis. Analyses and interprets cuttings, core samples, oil and gas showings,
and other geological information collected at well-site, and establishes detailed geological interpretation of wells
by preparing well logs, charts, cross-sections, maps, and tables. Based on the analyses and interpretation,
recommends depths for casing, coring, logging, perforation, and a well steering plan. Performs logistic works to
support geological operations, such as import/transportation/storage of explosives and radio active sources,
cuttings and core samples transportation and storage, logging data handling and coordination with Contractors.
2. Oversees and monitors contractors for wire-line logging, mud logging, coring, sample analyses, and data
processing. Checks operation reports and invoices from contractors, and prepares payment requisitions.
3. Analyses and interprets geological data/samples collected from the drilled well, compares with pre-drilling
geological interpretation and updates and establishes geological interpretation of the field. Prepares a final
geological report of each well. Secures storage and maintains well data including wire-line logs, mud logs,
samples, and analyses in good accessible conditions.
4. Ensures that all G&G activities of his Group are carried out in accordance with the Company’s safety policies and
procedures. Prepares routine regular reports, statistics, technical summary, and other technical reports. Collects
latest information of new technologies and methods, and recommends application of such technology/method to
his work

INDEPENDENCE OF OPERATIONS
Works in accordance with established plans, policies and professional standards. Plans and programmes are
discussed with supervisor and completed work is to be reviewed and approved.

PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Spends 10% of time walking and standing at the well site. 10% of time is spent outside exposed to heat and humidity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. B. Sc. in Geology or equivalent.

B. 6 years experience in exploration and development work in the oil industry.
C. Very good knowledge of English.
D. Knowledge and skills of PC operations

The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and forms part of the function of the post.

Without Prejudice
This document is issued for guidance only and does not constitute contractual or legal precedence.
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