MUDLOGGER

Job Description
Collection and monitoring of information from drilling operations, such as drilling data, gas and samples, using a range of equipment and laboratory. Drilling operations are monitored and recorded, including: speed of rotation, rate of penetration, pump rate, pit levels, cutting rate, mud flow rate, gas levels and oil shows. Mudloggers feed information back to the drilling team and geologists.

Tasks typically involve:
• Working in wellsite units, collecting, processing, logging and analyzing geological samples.
• Evaluating detailed and complex data for signs of oil or gas using various laboratory techniques.
• Monitoring computer recordings of drillings.
• Interpreting information and feeding this back to enhance safety and success.
• Operating and maintaining a real-time computer-based data acquisition and gas analysis system, which records all aspects of rig activity.
• Undertaking some on-site maintenance, for which a knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems is useful.
• Predicting dangerous situations, such as over-pressured formations.
• Reporting back to the geologist and to the oil company in written reports.

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Geology.
• Completion of Military Service.
• 3-5 years of Mudlogging Experience.
• Good computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work with sophisticated technology.
• Ability to absorb a wide range of technical information in areas such as geology, chemistry, mechanics, electricity, electronics and computing science.
• Analytical and critical thinking; decision-making ability.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Flexible for long hours and travel for extended periods of time.
• Good English Skills a must.