Senior Operations Geologist - Shallow Gas Wells

By integrating drilling data, well logs, samples and geological models, the Senior Operations Geologist will help maintain well placement, identify subsurface hazards and achieve planned reservoir targets. The position connects wellsite execution with project geology, geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, geomechanics and drilling disciplines.

Key Responsibilities
Well objectives must be protected through rigorous preparation, real-time interpretation and reliable communication between office and operational teams.

* Prepare pre-drill correlation panels using offset-well information and available subsurface studies.
* Participate in pre-spud, peer-review and technical planning meetings.
* Confirm that geological service contractors provide suitable tools and cost-effective operational support.
* Provide technical oversight for mudlogging, LWD, MWD, wireline logging, coring, directional drilling and stimulation.
* Review previous wells and offset data to improve planning and reduce geological uncertainty.
* Work with project geologists, geomodellers and geophysicists to optimize geological interpretations.
* Incorporate updated subsurface information into marker prognosis and well programs.
* Advise on well design, data-acquisition plans, formation evaluation and geological execution requirements.
* Coordinate conventional coring, advanced logging, testing and stimulation activities.
* Collaborate with geomechanics, reservoir and drilling specialists on pore-pressure and fracture-gradient assessments.
* Evaluate wellbore stability and recommend suitable geological input for well design.
* Monitor and interpret drilling information in real time to support operational decisions.
* Review drilling reports for potential geological hazards and formation-top selection.
* Maintain continuous communication with subsurface, drilling and operating-company teams.
* Supervise sample examination, cuttings collection, petrophysical evaluation and geochemical data acquisition.
* Compare planned and actual well trajectories against reservoir structure and target objectives.
* Perform stratigraphic correlation, marker selection and quick-look hydrocarbon-zone interpretation.
* Recommend casing, coring, logging, landing and final total-depth points.
* Coordinate around-the-clock geosteering support for highly deviated and horizontal wells.
* Keep the wellbore within the selected geological target and maximize reservoir contact.
* Prepare correlation panels and geological cross-sections requested by the project team.
* Coordinate and quality-check geological data captured during drilling.
* Maintain daily and weekly geological operations reports for active wells.
* Integrate logs, gas data and other subsurface evidence when selecting perforation, testing and stimulation intervals.
* Develop coring strategies and recommend appropriate core points.
* Coordinate safe core acquisition, handling, transport and delivery to the core store.
* Finalize markers and survey information with geology and petrophysics specialists.
* Upload validated geological files to approved corporate folders and databases.
* Prepare Geological End of Well Reports and Post Drilling Summary Reports.
* Support well-location selection, pad-drilling plans and trajectory reviews.
* Contribute geological input to reservoir-model updates and development-plan optimization.
* Participate in conventional and unconventional opportunity-maturation studies.
* Review well proposals, geological studies and exploration data-gathering programs.
* Maintain awareness of developments in geological software, hardware and technical applications.
* Evaluate new geological technology and recommend solutions that add value to the project.
* Enforce applicable HSE requirements among junior personnel and operational support teams.
* Plan assigned activities, develop staff capabilities and contribute to budget control.
* Provide geological input for management information and project progress reports.

Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of eight years of experience covering exploration and development operations geology and drilling is required.

Candidates should be confident working with geological and office software, preparing technical reports and presenting complex subsurface findings to multidisciplinary stakeholders. Experience supporting horizontal wells, real-time operations and integrated field-development decisions will be particularly valuable. Relevant professional certification should be held where applicable.

The role is primarily office-based but includes occasional site visits where exposure to heat, humidity and dust may occur.

Skills Set
Operations geology
Shallow-gas well planning
Wellsite geological supervision
Mudlogging quality control
LWD data interpretation
MWD data interpretation
Wireline logging
Conventional coring
Formation evaluation
Horizontal-well geosteering
Real-time drilling surveillance
Pore-pressure analysis
Fracture-gradient assessment
Wellbore stability evaluation
Stratigraphic correlation
Geological marker prognosis
Quick-look log interpretation
Well trajectory monitoring
Core handling coordination
Cuttings and sample evaluation
Geochemical data acquisition
Geological modelling software
Subsurface database management
End of Well reporting

Why Join Us
This role offers direct involvement in a technically distinctive shallow-gas development program, where geological judgement can influence well placement, reservoir contact and project economics in real time. It provides broad exposure to advanced drilling technologies, integrated subsurface teams and complex well-delivery decisions within Abu Dhabi\'s expanding gas portfolio.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its exploration and development teams combine subsurface science, drilling expertise and modern technology to responsibly advance hydrocarbon resources and strengthen long-term energy supply.