Welllsite Geologist

Over saw all geological operations, and successfully ran all relevant operations during and post drilling of an on and offshore wells - Liasing with the Licencing Authority - Data and Log Distribution to partners and Government agencies

A dynamic, technically minded and focused senior wellsite and operations geologist (occasionally as stand-in night company man) with 21 years extensive experience of working on over 88 wells on a global basis to successfully deliver against target operational plans in both carbonate and clastic reservoirs. Has a strong proven track record of drilling horizontal (Geo-steering), vertical and deviated wells (including all aspects of problem-solving, anticipating geological hazards and decision-making). A natural leader, able to unite teams to deliver on time and in budget through effective communication, development, and management. Key skills include: real-time data interpretation; geological support; delivering optimized horizontal wellbore placements; producing well reports; working with key stakeholders; service crews; cuttings and gas analysis; put together lithology and composite logs; geo-steering; well planning; depth control measurements; leadership. The Role of Operations Geologist certificate.

Holds both British and Australian passports.

Kingston University, London, United Kingdom

Year 1
Global Geology: Processes and Hazards
Understanding the Environment
Rocks, Fossils and Earth History
Investigating the Earth and Environment

Year 2
From Core to Crust
Geomorphology and Sedimentary Environments
Earth Resources
Structural Geology and Field Techniques

Year 3
Our Changing Planet
Planetary Geology
Applied Geoscience
Advanced Geological Fieldwork
Research Project and Contemporary Issues in petroleum geology

-BSc Geology Honours degree
-Role of Operations Geologist certificate

Consultant operations and wellsite geologist to multiple clients including SHELL, BP, Mobil, Chevron, Carin energy, Energean Oil & Gas, Canadian Natural Resources (CNRi), Tullow oil, RasGas, Hunt Oil, OMV, TOTAL, Apache, EnQuest, BG Group, Nexen, First Oil, Suncor/Petro-Canada, Talisman energy, Esso, Amerada Hess

Worked with a variety of settings to execute complex operational plans to drill wells.
Managed the operational plan, including anticipating hazards and challenges.
Worked in a variety of settings to drill horizontal, vertical, directional and deviated wells as required.
Led and supervised geology teams (including mudloggers, wirelines and coring service hands).
Communicated with the company representative and other professionals.
Acted as wireline logging witness, coring perforation correlation, horizontal geo-steering and periscope.
Handled interpretation sensors of gamma rays, ARC APWD, ARC resistivity, ARC gamma rays, geophones, APWD, MWD, density, neutron porosity and ultrasonic calipers.
Reported and interpreted data to the client offices and the company to enable monitoring and decision-making.
Contributed to conference calls and rig meetings.