Operations Geoscientist
Location: Columbus, OH | Onsite
Compensation: $70$80/hr. DOE
Take your geosteering expertise to the next level! Join a team where your geological insights help guide real-time drilling decisions and optimize horizontal well performance.
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an
Operations Geoscientist for an
oil and gas client in the
Columbus, OH area. This role focuses on geosteering horizontal wells, interpreting subsurface data, and collaborating with drilling teams to maintain accurate well placement.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time geosteering and geological support for horizontal drilling operations.
- Analyze MWD/LWD data, formation structures, and geological changes to guide drilling adjustments.
- Utilize geosteering software to monitor drilling targets and optimize well placement.
- Collaborate with geologists, directional drillers, and drilling engineers.
- Interpret seismic data, structural maps, and offset well information for well planning.
- Monitor multiple wells and provide daily operational updates.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in horizontal well geosteering.
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Engineering.
- Proficiency in geosteering software; StarSteer and Petra preferred.
- Strong knowledge of MWD/LWD data, directional drilling, and geological interpretation.
- Experience with seismic data, structural mapping, and well planning.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Must have schedule flexibility to accommodate 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work onsite in Columbus, OH.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with unconventional drilling operations.
- Familiarity with the Appalachian Basin or similar geological formations.
- Experience with geological mapping, Excel, and offset well analysis.
- 1+ years of mudlogging experience.
Why Candidates Like This Role
- Competitive pay of $70$80/hr. DOE
- Opportunity to contribute to critical drilling decisions.
- Collaborative, technically focused work environment.
Apply today to explore this opportunity with CornerStone Professional Placement!CornerStone Professional Placement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.