Lead Well Planning and Operations Geologist

About the role

Crescent Petroleum is looking for a Lead Well Planning and Operations Geologist to manage all subsurface inputs for well design, trajectory optimisation, pore pressure and geomechanics modelling, and real‑time operational support across exploration, appraisal and development wells.

Key responsibilities

• Lead systematic reviews of offset and analogue wells and execute rigorous QA/QC on drilling datasets (logs, DDRs, EOWRs, pressure tests, LWD/WL data).
• Design and optimise deviated and horizontal well trajectories in Petrel, integrating structural, stratigraphic and geomechanical uncertainties.
• Develop and calibrate high‑resolution pre‑drill and dynamic PPFG models, define mud‑weight windows and provide casing‑seat recommendations.
• Provide real‑time geological steering during drilling, produce End‑of‑Well Reports with NPT root‑cause analysis, and oversee subsurface service procurement.

Required profile

• Degree in Geology, Geoscience or related field (MSc/PhD preferred) with 15+ years of industry experience, preferably in fractured carbonate reservoirs and Middle‑East operations.
• Proven experience in well planning, PPFG modelling and operational geology, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Required skills

• Petrel software
• PPFG (pre‑drill pore‑fluid‑gradient) modelling
• Well trajectory design and optimisation
• Geomechanics and pore‑pressure analysis
• LWD/WL data interpretation
• Mud‑logging and cuttings description
• XRD/XRF and isotope data integration