Senior Day Wellsite Geologist

Job title: Senior Day Wellsite Geologist • Most challenging wells technically within the Company (ultra heavy well architecture – 8 casing / liner strings, shallow hazards, borehole stability, use of unconventional technology such as Riserless Mud Recovery system RMR, high pressure followed by pressure regression…) • 1 Semi-Submersible rig with 130 POB • The Senior Wellsite Geologist will be the TotalEnergies Geosciences representative on drilling site. Activities HSE • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and adherence to Company HSE policies, rules, and procedures. • Actively participate in HSE initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. • Ensure strict compliance with all safety procedures by Mud Logging, Wireline, and LWD personnel. • Enhance operational safety by effectively identifying and interpreting pore pressure and potential drilling hazards in real time. MAIN TASKS • Coordinate and execute geological monitoring activities, including ditch cuttings analysis, hydrocarbon show evaluation, and supervision of electrical logging operations. • Ensure compliance with wellsite procedures and standards for Mud Logging, Wireline, and LWD data acquisition, in close collaboration with Drilling & Wells representatives. • Maintain full accountability for the quality and integrity of all geoscience data collected at the drilling site. • Validate and ensure reliable transmission of data from the rig site to the base, including conducting on-site quick-look log interpretations. • Support subsurface operations through close collaboration and integration with the 2G&R team. • Supervise services companies and perform quality audits of Mud Logging, Wireline, and LWD contractors. • Promote effective communication and coordination between Mud Logging, Wireline, LWD teams, and Drilling crews. • Oversee the mobilization, setup, and reception of personnel and equipment from Mud Logging, Wireline, and LWD. • Contribute to contractor performance evaluations by providing detailed reports on HSE, operational efficiency, timing, equipment failures, and non-productive time. • Validate the Mud Logging, Wireline, and LWD job tickets. • Work with management to define logging programs, including interval selection and total depth for casing points. • Participate in daily on-site meetings, providing geoscience input to enhance drilling safety and efficiency. • Prepare wellsite logs, composite logs, and geological reports in accordance with company standards. • Contribute to final well reports and post-drilling evaluations. • Mentor Junior Wellsite Geologists and actively support the training and development of new Wellsite Geologists. Context and environment • The position is based in Azerbaijan, Offshore Caspian Sea. • The work will take place on offshore drilling rig. Occasional office-based work in the Baku office may be required. • The candidate will be on rotational status, working 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off. • He / She will be working under the responsibility of the Head of Subsurface & Geological Operations, base in Baku / Azerbaijan. Accountabilities • Responsible for all Geological Operations activities on offshore drilling rig, • Contribute to operational safety through efficient real-time identification and interpretation of any drilling hazards, • Guarantee pertinence, reliability and quality of data and geological measurements acquired while drilling, • Assure the supervision of the service companies and conduct quality audits for Mud Logging, Wireline and LWD contractors. Qualifications/Experience required • Candidates shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in wellsite geology. • Proven experience in deep offshore operations is required, with previous exposure to TotalEnergies and/or offshore Azerbaijan environments preferred. • Good communication skills. Fluent English language. • Gravitas software user. • Valid Subsurface Geology for Operation Geologists and Well Site Geologists IFP Training Certificate. • Valid medical certificate “fit for offshore” and BOSIET + CA/EBS certificates (OPITIO). People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.