In-House Geologist

The Opportunity

• Bistar Limited is seeking a competent, practical and field-oriented Geologist to join our technical team.
• The role will support drilling, borehole and water-well projects, subsurface investigations, well inspections and related engineering activities.
• This is a hands-on position.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly at project sites, personally operating geological and survey equipment, interpreting field data and producing comprehensive professional reports.
• Practical Bistar is specifically looking for a geologist who takes ownership of field assignments, understands the importance of accurate data, cares for technical equipment properly and can translate geological findings into workable recommendations for drilling and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct geological and hydrogeological field investigations, site reconnaissance and subsurface assessments.
• Monitor drilling activities and accurately identify, describe and document formations encountered.
• Prepare detailed lithological and borehole logs from drilling samples, cuttings and field observations.
• Carry out or supervise borehole logging, well inspection and downhole camera surveys.
• Collect, label and document soil, rock, cutting and water samples where required.
• Interpret geological, logging, inspection and survey data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Support well construction, development, rehabilitation and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate field notes, photographs, coordinates, depth records, equipment readings and project documentation.
• Work closely with engineers, drillers, technicians and project managers during field execution.
• Equipment & Practical Capability Candidates must be willing and able to personally operate field equipment, rather than relying entirely on technicians or third-party contractors.

Technical Reporting:

• A major responsibility of this position is the preparation of comprehensive technical reports.
• The Geologist must be able to compile field observations, logs, photographs, survey information, laboratory results and other technical data into structured reports containing clear interpretations, conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare geological field reports, borehole logs, well inspection reports and project completion documentation.
• Develop clear tables, logs, geological sections, photographs and supporting technical exhibits.
• Maintain records that allow findings and conclusions to be independently reviewed and verified.
• Contribute geological input to technical proposals, tenders, methodologies and client presentations.

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Geoscience or a closely related discipline.
• Preferably 3-7 years of relevant practical experience; exceptional candidates with less experience and strong field competence may be considered.
• Demonstrable experience carrying out geological fieldwork and preparing comprehensive technical reports.
• Experience in water-well/borehole drilling, hydrogeology, geological logging, downhole surveys, geotechnical investigation or oil & gas field operations will be an advantage.
• Relevant professional membership, certification or postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

Practical experience with the following is highly desirable:

• GPS and field survey equipment.
• Geological and borehole logging equipment.
• Downhole camera and borehole inspection systems.
• Water-level, depth and related measurement equipment.
• Borehole deviation or other downhole survey tools where applicable.
• Sampling equipment and digital field data acquisition systems.

Required Competencies:

• Strong practical field geology, observation and documentation skills.
• Excellent technical writing ability and meticulous attention to measurements, depths, descriptions and equipment readings.
• Ability to interpret geological, borehole and field data and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently at field locations with limited supervision and collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Willingness to travel and work at project locations as required.
• Candidate Profile Hands-on: Meticulous, Technically curious, Accountable, Observant and Organized.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV together with a brief summary of relevant field experience and the geological, logging, downhole camera or survey equipment they have personally operated to:  using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide examples of previous technical reports, geological logs or fieldwork documentation and may undergo a practical technical assessment. 
• This position is not intended for a purely desk-based geologist.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable spending significant time at drilling and project locations and working directly alongside field crews.

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