Field Geologist

MIDAD Energy

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Senior Operations Geologist / Madrid

Location:
Madrid, Spain

Job Summary:

MIDAD Energy
is seeking a
Senior Operations Geologist
based in
Madrid
to provide
real-time geological support
for our
North Africa projects
(Algeria, Libya, etc.). This role is responsible for
well planning, drilling operations support, formation evaluation, and reservoir monitoring
to ensure safe, efficient, and geologically sound operations. The ideal candidate will have
extensive experience in North African basins
, a strong background in
operations geology, wellsite supervision, and reservoir surveillance
, and the ability to collaborate with
drilling, production, and subsurface teams
to optimize field performance.

How to Apply:

• Send your
  CV and a brief cover letter
  to [] with the subject:
  "Senior Operations Geologist – Madrid "
  .
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We encourage
  diverse candidates
  to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Well Planning & Drilling Support

• Provide
  geological input
  for
  well planning
  , including
  trajectory design, casing points, and target selection
  .
• Develop
  prognosed sections, offset well analyses, and geological hazard assessments
  for North African fields.
• Collaborate with
  drilling engineers
  to optimize well placement and mitigate geological risks.

2. Real-Time Operations Geology

• Monitor
  real-time drilling data
  (LWD, MWD, cuttings, gas shows) to provide
  geosteering recommendations
  and formation evaluations.
• Conduct
  wellsite geological supervision
  (when required) to ensure accurate formation tops, lithology descriptions, and sample collection.
• Provide
  daily geological reports
  to operations and subsurface teams, highlighting risks, progress, and recommendations.

3. Formation Evaluation & Coring

• Interpret
  LWD/MWD logs, cuttings, and gas data
  to identify formation tops, fluid contacts, and reservoir quality.
• Supervise
  coring operations
  and ensure proper handling, description, and analysis of core samples.
• Integrate
  real-time data with offset well information
  to refine geological models.

4. Reservoir Surveillance & Monitoring

• Monitor
  reservoir performance
  through production data, well tests, and surveillance programs.
• Identify
  geological risks
  (e.g., fault encounters, unexpected fluid contacts, wellbore stability issues) and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with
  reservoir engineers and petrophysicists
  to update geological models based on new well data.

5. Geological Operations Support

• Provide
  geological support
  for
  workovers, completions, and interventions
  to optimize production and reservoir contact.
• Assist in
  well abandonment and plugging operations
  to ensure compliance with geological and regulatory requirements.
• Support
  well intervention planning
  by providing geological insights on reservoir connectivity and well integrity.

6. Data Integration & Reporting

• Compile and analyze
  well data, logs, and reports
  to update geological databases and models.
• Prepare
  post-well reviews and lessons-learned reports
  to improve future operations.
• Document
  geological observations, risks, and recommendations
  for internal and regulatory reporting.

7. Collaboration with Subsurface Teams

• Work closely with
  subsurface teams
  (geophysicists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers) to integrate
  operations data into static and dynamic models
  .
• Provide
  geological input
  for
  field development plans (FDPs)
  and reservoir management strategies.
• Participate in
  integrated subsurface studies
  and
  peer reviews
  .

8. Compliance & HSE Support

• Ensure
  geological operations comply
  with
  local regulations
  (e.g., Sonatrach, NOC) and
  HSE standards
  .
• Support
  HSE initiatives
  by identifying geological hazards (e.g., H2S, overpressure, shallow gas) and recommending mitigation measures.
• Contribute to
  emergency response plans
  for geological risks (e.g., well control, kicks).

9. Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor
  junior geologists and operations staff
  in best practices for operations geology.
• Conduct
  training sessions
  on geological operations, wellsite data interpretation, and risk mitigation.
• Promote
  knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
  in operations geology practices.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Geology, Petroleum Geoscience, or related field
  .
• Relevant certifications
  (e.g., SPE, AAPG) are a plus.

Experience:

• 10+ years of operations geology experience
  , with a
  strong focus on North African basins
  (Algeria, Libya, etc.).
• Proven experience in well planning, real-time drilling support, and formation evaluation
  .
• Familiarity with North African operational standards
  (e.g., Sonatrach, NOC) and
  clastic reservoirs
  .
• Experience in wellsite supervision and geological hazard assessment
  .

Technical Skills:

• Well planning software
  :
  Landmark, Petrel, or equivalent
  .
• Real-time drilling data interpretation
  :
  LWD/MWD logs, gas chromatography, cuttings analysis
  .
• Geosteering and formation evaluation
  .
• Geological modeling software
  :
  Petrel
  (for integration with subsurface teams).
• HSE and regulatory compliance
  in operations.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  .
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  (English and French mandatory).
• Ability to work under pressure
  in fast-paced operational environments.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
  .

Languages:

• Fluent in English
  (mandatory).
• Spanish
  is a plus (for coordination with Madrid HQ).
• Arabic
  and French
  is a plus (for local engagement in North Africa).

Competencies:

• Well Planning & Drilling Support
• Real-Time Operations Geology
• Formation Evaluation & Coring
• Reservoir Surveillance & Monitoring
• Geological Operations Support
• Data Integration & Reporting
• Collaboration with Subsurface Teams
• Compliance & HSE Support
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing