Introduction

Brunel is looking for an experienced Wellsite Geologist to join an offshore drilling project on a 2-year contract in Suriname.

Location: Offshore / Rig Site

Duration: 2 years

Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off

Schedule: 12 hours/day, 7 days/week while on rotation

Expected start: Q4 2026

What are you going to do 

The Wellsite Geologist will be responsible for supervising geological operations at the rig site, working closely with the Subsurface team and offshore operational teams. The role will be a key contributor to delivering drilling operations safely, on time and within budget, with responsibilities including:

  • Supervising and interpreting geological data acquisition at the rig site.
  • Following up on well operations and acquisition programs.
  • Coordinating and supervising Geoscience service companies and their crews and equipment.
  • Performing real-time data QA/QC and basic real-time interpretation.
  • Conducting post-well analysis.
  • Identifying potential drilling hazards in real time.
  • Ensuring the security and integrity of well data acquisition.
  • Supervising services including Mud Logging, M-LWD, E-Logging and Coring.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience in Operations Geology, as a Wellsite Geologist.
  • Onshore or offshore drilling experience, including deviated and/or horizontal complex wells.
  • Certification in Subsurface Operations Geology.
  • BTS (BAC+2) in Geology or higher, with relevant Operations Geology experience.
  • Fluent English.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk awareness and management.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and operational environment.

What we offer 

Closing: 23 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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