For our customer we are searching for Mud Engineers and Mud Loggers.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensures the integrity of the samples collected; analyzes, interprets and reports in the End of Well Report and enters within the formation evaluation log all information relating to the cutting samples, and informs the Client representatives.
- Is responsible for communicating to the Client representatives any information regarding primary well control and well integrity during well site operations as deducted from the data.
- Primary responsible for maintaining and analyzing the volume balance sheet during well site operations.
- Exercises his/her discretion and independent judgment to alert the Data Analyst of any discrepancies in the formation evaluation or gases analysis observed.
- Is a key person involved in the detection and monitoring of potential well control situations.
- Ensures the design of an accurate and comprehensive formation evaluation log according to the Client's format.
- Is aware of, and respects all safety regulations and procedures, as specified by the Client, Drilling Operator, Geoservices or relevant safety authorities.
- Uses his/her experience and judgment to improve the service quality delivery and communicates to the Data Analyst all improvement opportunities.
- Provides technical advice and assistance in core recovery and core description.
- Shares with other well site personnel the responsibility for rigging up and rigging down the mud logging equipment.
- Keeps the confidentiality of the Client’s well data.
- Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
- University Degree (Bachelor of Sciences as a minimum) in Geology, Geological Applied Sciences, Earth Sciences or Applied Sciences.
- The Mud Logging Analyst is the entry level position and is seen as a key development position for the employee to be trained and developed towards a position of higher responsibility and accountability in the Drilling and Measurements career path.
- The well site experience and competencies gained in geological analysis in this position are essential for further career development.
- NOGEPA 0.5B (or an equivalent like OPITO)
- Medical, needs to be NOGEPA proof as well
- CA-EBS, compressed Air training
- VCA or MIST
- Good understanding (verbal and writing) of the English language
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of Drilling Equipment and Techniques
- Understanding and calculation of Lag Time
- Understanding of wellbore pressures
- Knowledge and understanding of Petroleum Geology
- Formation Evaluation Log Drafting
- Understanding of Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics of the Drilling Fluids
- Understanding of Hydrocarbon Detection
- Jet Hydraulics and Optimization
- Overpressure (Causes and Detection)
- Drilling Fluids Rheology
- Gas Detection and Analysis
- Understanding of Drilling Parameters
- their Acquisition and Treatment
- Knowledge of Geoservices Mud Logging Sensors
- H2S Awareness and Detection
- Understanding of Health and Safety policies in the work place
- Quality Control of Data
- Electric Log Interpretation
- Knowledge of Drill String Composition
- Knowledge of Directional Drilling
- Knowledge of Casing and Cementation Design
- Knowledge of Well Testing
Skills and Abilities:
- English: Qualified Level (TOEFL independent user)
- Listens and can communicate effectively with managers, peers and Clients, both in written and verbally
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships with the Client and inspire trust and confidence; diplomatic and persuasive style
- Integrity. Accurate and rigorous in data reporting
- Uses logic to solve problems with effective solutions
- Learns quickly and adapts to new systems and situations
- Is personally committed to continuous improvement
- A high level of drive, creativity and motivation to deal with problems
- Manages and provides support, coaching and guidance to less experienced employees, acts as a role model for all field staff and helps to build and maintain effective teamwork.
Folk offer:
- Long-term and good opportunities with our clients
- Individual and customized follow-up during the assignment
- Good career opportunities in different industries
- Competitive conditions
- Sponsored exercise contract nationwide
- Social events throughout the year
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