Brunel is looking for an experienced Wellsite Geologist to join an offshore drilling project on a 2-year contract in Suriname.
Location: Offshore / Rig Site
Duration: 2 years
Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off
Schedule: 12 hours/day, 7 days/week while on rotation
Expected start: Q4 2026
The Wellsite Geologist will be responsible for supervising geological operations at the rig site, working closely with the Subsurface team and offshore operational teams. The role will be a key contributor to delivering drilling operations safely, on time and within budget, with responsibilities including:
- Supervising and interpreting geological data acquisition at the rig site.
- Following up on well operations and acquisition programs.
- Coordinating and supervising Geoscience service companies and their crews and equipment.
- Performing real-time data QA/QC and basic real-time interpretation.
- Conducting post-well analysis.
- Identifying potential drilling hazards in real time.
- Ensuring the security and integrity of well data acquisition.
- Supervising services including Mud Logging, M-LWD, E-Logging and Coring.
- Experience in Operations Geology, as a Wellsite Geologist.
- Onshore or offshore drilling experience, including deviated and/or horizontal complex wells.
- Certification in Subsurface Operations Geology.
- BTS (BAC+2) in Geology or higher, with relevant Operations Geology experience.
- Fluent English.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk awareness and management.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and operational environment.