Job Title: Senior Surface Logger

Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 30 May 2026

Company Profile

GEOLOG is a global leader in mud logging, drilling data monitoring, and wellsite services. The company provides advanced geological and operational insights that support safe, efficient, and data-driven drilling operations across complex and high-risk environments.

Role Purpose

The Senior Surface Logger leads wellsite geological data acquisition, analysis, and reporting activities. The role ensures accurate real-time monitoring of drilling operations, provides technical leadership on-site, and serves as the primary liaison between the client and the logging team.

You will oversee equipment performance, guide junior team members, and deliver high-quality insights that support critical operational decisions in challenging drilling environments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Operations & Monitoring

• Install, configure, and maintain GEOLOG software and hardware used to acquire drilling parameters.
• Monitor rig activity in real time, analysing data to identify trends, anomalies, and operational risks.
• Interpret geological and drilling data to support decision-making in complex environments, including HPHT wells.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Generate and submit accurate, high-quality technical reports and geological logs to clients.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in all reporting deliverables.

Sample Collection & Geological Evaluation

• Supervise formation sample collection and conduct detailed geological descriptions.
• Support chemical and geomechanical analysis through accurate sample handling and documentation.

Client Engagement & Technical Support

• Act as the primary on-site contact for clients regarding technical and operational matters.
• Provide expert technical support and communicate findings clearly to client representatives and rig supervisors.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, manage, and train team members, including Surface Loggers and Sample Catchers.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performance team environment.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to rig safety regulations and industry standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and participate in risk assessments and emergency procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Geology or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in mud logging on drilling rigs, including exploration and complex environments.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations and real-time anomaly detection.
• Experience working in HPHT (High Pressure, High Temperature) environments is highly desirable.
• Proven knowledge of safety regulations and operational best practices in the oil and gas sector.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, remote, and dynamic environments.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is essential.
• Ability to pass work-related physical and drug screening tests.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and remote or offshore locations.

Work Environment & Culture

At GEOLOG, we cultivate a professional, safety-driven, and collaborative work environment. We value technical excellence, continuous learning, and teamwork, ensuring our employees are empowered to deliver high-impact results in demanding operational settings.

How to Apply

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