Operations Geologist

Job Description

We have a customer located in Columbus, Ohio who is looking for an Operational Geologist. This is an ongoing contract opportunity! Candidate will work remote for 3-5 months then be required to relocate to Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

Provide real-time geosteering support and wellbore placement recommendations during drilling operations.

Integrate geological, petrophysical, and engineering data to guide horizontal drilling and optimize wellbore trajectories.

Collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and geology teams to design and execute well plans that meet both operational and reservoir targets.

Analyze offset well data and create pre-drill geosteering models and structure maps.

Communicate effectively with the drilling rig team and operations geologists to ensure well path accuracy and adherence to drilling objectives.

Review mud logging, LWD/MWD, and gamma ray data for formation evaluation and decision-making.

Provide post-well analysis and technical reports to support project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to the development of best practices for geosteering and well planning operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics (required).

3–5 years of relevant experience in an oilfield-related position (preferred).

Knowledge or experience in:

Well planning and directional drilling operations.

Geo-steering methods and interpretation of LWD/MWD data.

Mud logging and formation evaluation.

Reservoir characterization and completion planning.Company Description

ProTech is a direct and contract recruiting company specializing in technical and professional skill sets. We also supply payroll service for our retirees and co-op candidates.