Operations geologist

Operations Geologist / Geomechanics Specialist (OGGS) Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals.

We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber, display glass and soon semiconductors.

With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Cairn Oil & Gas is the largest private oil and gas exploration and production company in India, accounting for more than a quarter of India’s domestic crude production.

At Cairn, we are committed to playing a lead role in strengthening energy security for country and geared up towards contributing half of India’s oil and gas production.

Cairn Oil and Gas is seeking skilled and motivated Operations Geologist / Geomechanics Specialist (OGGS) to join the Geological & Geomechanical Operations Team (GGOT).

The successful candidate will be a key member in delivering the geological data acquisition well-specific requirements in support of the Wellsite Geologist and wellsite-based geological service providers for their assigned Field Development riglines.

In addition, he/she will be the focal point within the GGOT to coordinate with Cairn cross-functional teams (Subsurface BU’s & Assets, Drilling & Wells team, Petroleum Engineering, Logistics, HSE etc.) to support planning, optimal delivery and post-well review of the agreed well data acquisition plan whilst adhering to all Statutory and Company HSE practices.

Roles and Responsibilities: Adherence to and implementation of Cairn and national statutory HSE standards, ensuring full conformance with procedures and best practices.

Active participation and contribution in all stages of Development well planning with cross-functional teams, including: Pre-drill geomechanical / PPFG and wellbore stability (WBS) studies, including data integration, analysis and modelling to support well design and drilling optimization.

Contribution to well/campaign formation evaluation/data acquisition planning and wellsite services Scope of Works with emphasis on contracted geological services deployment and optimized data delivery.

Support for development of relevant geosteering models with Asset and Contractor specialists.

Arrange call-out and confirm contractor mobilisation for all geological personnel and equipment services to wellsite, including arrangements for equipment inspections and personnel vetting where required.

During drilling operations: Providing interpretation and validation by continuous pro-active data quality control of geological data whilst drilling to optimise operations and limit financial exposure.

Continuous support for geosteering and optimised well placement to access greater well productivity.

Ensuring seamless data acquisition reporting and data transfer to approved Cairn, JV and Regulatory stakeholders and databases.

Offering advice with real time decision-making based on data inputs and well conditions.

Support any operational emergency requiring operations geology inputs.

Realtime updating of Cairn geological operations lessons-learned database.

Post-well activities will include: Responsibility for incoming G&G physical (cutting samples, full-bore cores / rotary SWC’s and downhole fluid samples) and digital data inventory and forward to relevant Cairn and Regulator Information Management teams.

Preparation of WCR (Well Completion Reports) including any geological composite log for delivery to Company database and regulatory authorities within the statutory deadlines.

Technical certification of all G&G service provider invoices ensuring delivery of agreed contractual services whilst noting any discrepancies / non-provision of service.

Supporting cross-functional teams in updating all relevant subsurface geological and geomechanical models.

Arranging for and support of Contractor Service Quality Meeting’s (SQM) to review operational performance, lessons learned and continuous service improvement for future work.

Support studies to enhance future operational efficiency in a safe, cost-effective manner.

Additional duties will include: Occasional visits to Cairn wellsite drilling locations and off-site sample/core storage facilities.

Mentoring of junior team members.

Qualification & Experience: A Master’s degree in Geology or suitable Geoscience subject.

Experience : A minimum of 7 years of relevant operations geology experience with an established Operator, preferably including demonstrable onshore and offshore activity.

Software Skills : Proficiency in MS Office, Techlog (SLB), Jewel Suite (Baker Hughes) software is highly advantageous.

Knowledge of other PPFG/geomechanics modelling software is helpful.

Personal Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-specialists when required.

Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed and reasoned decisions in collaboration with cross-functional team members.

Well versed with current formation evaluation tools, technologies and interpretation technologies of such data acquired.

Sound knowledge of PPFG and Geomechanical evaluation and real time decision-making based on well conditions and ongoing data acquisition.

What do we offer: Global benchmarked people policies and best-in-class compensation and benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd.

offers a truly global work culture.

The company is proud of its diverse workforce - nationality, ethnicity, backgrounds, and thought.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.