Starting on 1st October 2009 and running until at least the end of 2010, BBT are working a large Operator in resourcing a freelance Operations Geologist.

For the Skarv. Works with subsurface and drilling teams to plan and execute wells, you will be involved in:

* Responsible for coordination of geological work related to daily well execution / drilling operations
* Planning: set up data acquisition system on rig and endure data transfer of subsurface data
* Plan and coordinate well - site geological support
* Daily communication with rig, mud-logging crew, MWD crew etc. daily reporting to subsurface team and communication with drilling team.
* Daily reports filing and feed into BPN management systems.
* Firs pass interpretation of geological data and updating relevant models, monitoring real time pressure prediction data and other MWD data.
* Provide subsurface input to drilling program.
* Coordinate final well reports.

Skills:

It is expected your CV and references will demonstrate the following skills, qualification and experience:

Education/Experience:

* Significant experience in geological operations
* Geotechnical integration and interpretation software skills
* Petrophysical understanding
* Pore pressure evaluation capability.
* Understanding of drilling and completion technology.

On a more Personal skillset, you will have:

* Communication and presentations skills essential.
* Confident approach to decision making
* Ability to keep and open mind to possible range of outcomes, yet work quickly to draft firm mitigation strategies when under pressure.
* Keeps up to date with latest interpretation and formation evaluation tools.