Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 52 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: 18 May 2025

Introduction

Seeking an experienced Operations Geologist for a 12-month contract in Brisbane. Key responsibilities include real-time data monitoring, subsurface support, wellsite data interpretation, reporting, and coordination with field teams and contractors to ensure efficient and safe well delivery operations.

What are you going to do 

The Operations Geologist reports to the Subsurface Well Delivery Manager and is accountable for the following:

  • Provide well delivery and subsurface expertise, including remote real-time monitoring and interpretation of wellsite data, selection of ECP set depth, calling total depth, supervision of wireline logging operations, well data acquisition and data processing for swell packer placement.
  • Delivering internal and regulatory reporting pre- and post- well delivery (e.g. Well Proposals, NOI, NOC & Well Completion Reports)
  • Regular communication, collaboration and liaising with field-based team e.g. DSVs/OCRs.
  • Support for QGC logging and data acquisition services contracts, including KPIs and Business Performance Reviews and day-to-day management of contractor service requirements (e.g. logging crews and equipment).
  • Responsible for supporting Emergency Response activities if/when required.

Dimension:

  • Day to day interface with multiple Operations Geologists and Petrophysicists as part of SSWD team
  • Provide Operations Geology expertise in support of development drilling and abandonment activities
  • The Operations Geologist will be rostered to work out of office hours, particularly to cover weekends and holidays as required
  • The Operations Geologist may be required to work onsite and provide specialist wellsite geology coverage if/when required
  • The Operations Geologist is expected to be on call 24 hours when rostered to do so, whilst following relevant HSSE policies

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Geoscience degree and/or relevant qualifications
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and decision makers to achieve an outcome
  • Demonstrated strong inter-personal skills (networking, communication & emotional intelligence)
  • Demonstrated strong planning and organisational skills
  • Ability and desire to contribute to the development of a team culture (x-matrix)
  • Strength in coaching and mentoring; and a tested capacity to influence and deliver through others
  • Demonstrated CSG experience and familiarity with QGC work practices would be advantageous

What we offer 

Job Offer: Flexible work options available. Contract Duration: 12 months
Rate: Competitive, as per market standards.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Scott McAdam at s.mcadam@brunel.net or +61 8 9429 5633.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

SP

Sneha Poranki

+61 8 9429 5645