Operations Geologist

**Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.**
- At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)
- We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big - it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

**What you’ll do**:
As our Operations Geologist you will oversee onshore Geological Operations across EA & PNG assets, including CSG, Cooper Basin, NT Unconventional, and PNG. Deliver efficient data acquisition, support wellsite operations, and independently geosteer horizontal wells. You are required to perform duties on a rotational 24/7 on-call basis and may be required to perform night shifts, as needed.
- Key accountabilities include:

- Provide operational support during well execution for Santos’ onshore drilling projects.
- Conduct geosteering and geological interpretation using standalone software.
- Act as duty Operations Geologist, enabling real-time decision-making.
- Supervise wellsite data acquisition (mud logging, LWD, wireline, etc.) to ensure quality and safety.
- Make real-time geological picks to optimise well placement and subsurface insight.
- Collaborate on horizontal drilling planning for alignment and efficiency.
- Deliver clear reports to internal teams, JV partners, and regulators.
- Ensure regulatory compliance during drilling and data acquisition.
- Foster a collaborate, high-performing team culture.

**What you’ll bring**:
Technical Competencies:

- Strong understanding of drill rig components, operations, and processes (lease layout, fluids, casing, cementing).
- Knowledge of wellbore drilling dynamics and subsurface interactions.
- Familiar with rig safety policies and HSE compliance.
- Skilled in geosteering techniques and use of deep azimuthal imaging LWD tools.
- Understand mudlogging unit functions and procedures.
- Interpret drilling indicators for Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient.
- Explain open/cased hole logging and well testing procedures.
- Troubleshoot operational issues to ensure drilling efficiency and data quality.
- Deliver insightful lookback presentations with lessons learned.
- Support contract tendering with focus on quality, efficiency, and cost control.

**What you’ll get**:

- Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

**What you’re part of**:

- Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us - together.

**How to Apply**:

- Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before **COB Tuesday 29th July 2025.**

**Supporting a Diverse Workforce**
- Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.
- A requirement of this r