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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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