Remote Geosteering Geologist


We are seeking a Remote Geosteering Geologist to provide critical real-time support for active drilling operations. The ideal candidate will have prior geosteering experience and a strong understanding of drilling operations, with the ability to quickly integrate into active projects and operate with minimal oversight. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a high level of attention to detail. Candidates must have experience with StarSteer (familiarity with ZoneVu preferred). The successful applicant will be capable of accurately interpreting log data, leveraging well control data to predict structural changes for accurate targeting, and providing precise guidance to drilling teams while maintaining consistent communication with the operations geologists. We are looking for a motivated professional who can hit the ground running, work independently in a remote environment, and help maintain the high standards of accuracy, reliability, and communication that define our geosteering operations.

  • Analyze real-time geological data collected during drilling operations to inform geosteering decisions.
  • Interpret offset logs, seismic, petrophysical, or core data to understand subsurface structures and formations.
  • Leverage well control data to predict structural changes for accurate targeting
  • Provide precise guidance to drilling teams while maintaining consistent communication with the operations geologists
  • Conduct data collection and analysis to refine geological models and improve accuracy.
  • Collaborate well with all personnel involved in accurate and successful wellbore targeting including operations geologist, directional drillers, drilling consultants, drilling engineers and mudloggers.

  • Familiarity with geosteering software including Starsteer and ZoneVu
  • Proven experience in scientific research related to geology or geosciences with a focus on hydrocarbon exploration.
  • Strong communication skills to clearly and concisely relay geosteering information to onsite and offsite teams.
  • Excellent technical writing abilities for clear documentation of complex geological concepts.
  • Knowledge of data collection techniques during drilling operations and ability to interpret petrophysical logs, mudlogs and other relevant subsurface data.
  • Knowledge relevant to wellbore stability, drilling rigs, and personnel.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Geosteering: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...