Operations Geologist
Core
Support planning and execution of heavy oil drilling programs, well placement, geosteering, and post-drill evaluations at the Cold Lake in-situ oil sands operation.
Role type
Early-career Operations Geologist (IC)
Builds
Infill and near-field drilling opportunities, optimized reservoir development, and matured future development prospects.
Domain
Oil sands / Heavy oil / In-situ thermal operations
Required skills
Sedimentary geology, stratigraphy, reservoir characterization, well log interpretation, petrophysical data analysis, hazard identification, target selection
Preferred skills
Manville reservoir knowledge, drilling software (Accumap, Petrel, StarSteer), deviated/horizontal/multilateral well design, oil sands evaluation drilling, rig operations support
Technologies
Accumap, Petrel, StarSteer
Responsibilities
Interpret and integrate subsurface data (logs, core, cuttings, production); Apply insights to generate drilling opportunities; Assist with well planning and offset well reviews; Provide geological support for active drilling operations; Collaborate with reservoir, drilling, completions, and production teams; Participate in reserves and resources evaluations
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC