JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST
LOCATION: SURINAME (ROTATIONAL)
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: CONTRACT - 4 WEEKS ON 4 WEEKS OFF
CONTRACT LENGTH & TYPE: ANNUALLY RENEWABLE CONTRACT

MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS
This role is part of the Subsurface Geological Operations team and reports to the Subsurface/Exploration Manager. The position is rotational and requires extensive interaction with Subsurface, Asset teams, Exploration teams, and operational/HSE teams.
The role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized geological operations throughout the full well lifecycle (pre-well, execution, and post-well phases), while maintaining data integrity and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive Subsurface Geological Operations support including:
- Contribute to HSE in subsurface geological operations, including pore & fracture pressure monitoring, temperature tracking, and real-time geological monitoring during drilling
- Ensure the security, integrity, and quality of well data acquisition
- Act as the primary operational interface between Subsurface, Asset teams, and operational/HSE teams
- Support well preparation, operations follow-up, data interpretation, and post-well studies
- Participate in technical workshops and operational meetings
- Facilitate well optimization, cost reduction, and knowledge sharing across regions
- Manage relationships with data acquisition service companies at country level
- Develop strong relationships with contractors, authorities, and partners to ensure compliance and effective operational strategies

Specific Activities

Pre-Well Phase
- Act as a key contributor to 3W and WSOR processes
- Integrate offset well post-mortems, pore & fracture pressure studies, and hazard assessments
- Propose optimized and cost-effective data acquisition programs with HSE integration
- Support drilling budget preparation and procurement of services
- Provide recommendations to technical and senior management teams
- Influence partners on non-operated wells (participation in TCM)
- Recommend and organize adequate staffing for operations execution

Well Execution Phase
- Coordinate and support wellsite geological operations teams
- Ensure contractual compliance in execution and cost control
- Validate quality, reliability, and relevance of acquired data
- Optimize acquisition programs and associated costs
- Implement and manage real-time technical support solutions
- Provide accurate reporting to Subsurface, Exploration, and HSE management
- Plan and coordinate petrophysical interpretation activities

Post-Well Phase
- Oversee handling, analysis, and storage of rock and fluid samples
- Ensure completion of studies, data archiving, and final reporting in line with regulations
- Monitor service company performance (cost and quality) and report findings
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements
- Apply and promote company HSE policies across all subsurface operations

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
This role operates in a technically demanding and international oil & gas environment, potentially including onshore, shallow water, and deepwater operations. The position requires adaptability to remote or challenging operational locations and close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Deliver safe and efficient geological operations aligned with HSE standards
- Ensure high-quality well data acquisition, interpretation, and archiving
- Support successful execution of wells within budget and schedule
- Provide technical leadership across the full well lifecycle
- Maintain compliance with company policies and local regulations
- Drive continuous improvement in operational performance and cost optimization

WORK SCHEME CONDITIONS
Rotational position: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off, based on:
- 7 working days per week
- 8 hours per day

Requirements

Education
- Minimum BSc (Hons) Degree in Geology or equivalent

Experience
- 10-12+ years in the oil & gas industry
- Minimum 5 years in Subsurface Operations (e.g., Wellsite Geology, Operations Geology, Petrophysics, Subsurface Leadership roles)
- Strong knowledge of exploration and petroleum engineering processes
- Extensive experience in well operations across onshore, shallow water, and deepwater environments
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams

Skills

Skill Level
Cross-functional collaboration Advanced
Knowledge of exploration & petroleum engineering processes Confirmed
Geological expertise Expert
Industry experience (Oil & Gas) Confirmed
Communication (English mandatory; French/Dutch advantageous) Confirmed
Well operations knowledge (Onshore & Offshore) Confirmed
Subsurface operations expertise Confirmed

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive safe and efficient geological operations with a leading international energy operator in a varied and dynamic environment. If you can thrive in technical and multicultural settings, apply now to make a significant impact as an Operations Geologist.