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Job Title: Junior Operation Geologist

Organisation: TotalEnergies

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe on-time, on-budget and goals-focused delivery of drilling operations.
• Contribute to the pertinence, reliability, quality and proper dispatching of the data collected.
• Actively participate to the training and technical development of the local professionals.
• Contribute to ensure that all geological operations are carried out in strict respect of the HSE regulations.
• Apply and promote Total’s HSE policies within the geological operations activities. Contribute to the compliance to the “Total Best Practices” following regulatory authority, environmental conservation guidelines and internal Company Rules for the well preparation process and operational follow-up. Be the referent for the Operation Geology team of all HSE matters such as HSE audits, HSE training and relevant reporting under supervision of N+2.
• Contribute actively to the Safety during drilling operations through efficient implementation, integration and interpretation of real time detection techniques, proper control of the contractor equipment and methods used on site (regular site visits, QC reports,)
• Actively participate to the WSOR process integrating Pore and Fracture Pressure studies, Shallow Hazard, Drill Site Assessment and relevant mitigation measures.
• Occasionally conduct the supervision of the Wellsite Geologists and ensure their competency level. Contribute to the WSG training and mentoring process.
• Execute geological operations activities safely and as specified in the WSOR. Assess possible geological risks while drilling and guarantee the timely transmission of this information to the relevant entities. May participate to the Real Time Support Center to assist for any critical operation or situation such as well landing, casing shoe decision, critical logging acquisition or for any emergency situation occurring on a rig site.
• Contribute to the data acquisition programs optimizing whenever possible with innovative solutions to safely acquire fit for purpose data achieving well objectives at lowest possible cost preserving data reliability and quality.
• Contribute to the proper dispatch, analysis and storage of rock & fluid samples.
• Contribute to the full well data recovery and participate to the proper data archiving and distribution of the well data in accordance with the Affiliate data management rules and country regulations.
• Contribute to the local SQM’s for Mud Logging, Electrical Logging and LWD services following up operational performance and associated costs.
• Contribute to the development of operations geology skills especially for local new professionals.
• Participate to the delivery of necessary reports such as WSOR memo, Geological Well Prognosis, End of Well Reports and their distribution and guarantee proper and regular reporting of the operations to all relevant entities.
• Perform in coordination with the Operation Geologist Coordinator the QC for the Geological End of Well Reports prepared by the WSGs, with input from the log analyst and the Asset Geologist and/or Reservoir Engineer. Ensure timely report completion.
• Support the Senior Operation Geologist in all her/his activities.
• When on site, ensure proper support and guidance for the wellsite geologists in their activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum BSc Hons Degree in Geology or other geosciences disciplines.
• At least three years of experience in the Operations Geology domain (including Operations Geology, Petrophysics, and onshore drilling,),
• Five years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Strong ability to work in a cross functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and share, adaptability, rigor and pro-activity are critical behaviors required for the position.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below

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