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Form of workGeologist – Brisbane
About the Position
An opportunity exists for a Geologist to carry out field and office based geological services, gas desorption analysis and other related tasks consistent with assigned projects.
Position Requirements:
Reporting to the Geological Services Supervisor, the position duties will include but are not limited to:
- Carry out field based geological tasks including core and cuttings sampling, core recovery measurements, core and cuttings descriptions, core photography, geotechnical logging, secure and appropriate storage of core and cuttings samples, liaise with clients and data reporting
- Carry out field based gas desorption analysis including monitoring and recording of drilling rates, monitoring and recording of mud gases, monitoring and recording of retrieval times, selection and processing of gas content samples, monitoring and recording of gas volumes following specific procedures, maintenance of desorption equipment, collection and dispatch to laboratories of gas composition samples
- Carry out office based geological tasks including entry and collation of drill hole data, reconciliation of geological logs with geophysical logs, preparation of English and graphic logs, preparation of final geological logs and reports
- Carry out laboratory based gas desorption analysis tasks including recording of gas volumes, canister void space measurements, sample mass, sample photography, coal lithotype and cleat descriptions, core slabbing, dispatch of samples, quality assurance and control of final desorption data, equipment testing and maintenance
- Be prepared to work the hours/shifts required, in the locations and climates required and accept possible disruption to social activities. Projects may require extended periods of weekend work, work through public holiday periods, extended periods of 12 - 14 hour day or night shifts, local or interstate travel
- Assist with mobilisation to and from site
- Assist with rig up and rig down of field equipment
- Maintain strict confidentiality in respect to all projects and operations
- General Housekeeping and maintenance of company vehicles and work stations
Skills/Qualifications
- Tertiary Qualifications in Geology or Earth Science
- Experience in carrying out field based geological tasks
- High level analytical skills with an attention to detail
- Experience in gas desorption analysis would be desirable
- Experience working on a drill rig would be desirable
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, with an ability to think laterally
- High level oral and written communication skills
- Well-developed report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in working with a team of operational and technical personnel
- Demonstrated self-motivation and enthusiasm
- Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office
About you
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be of an outgoing nature, enthusiastic, autonomous, goal orientated and possess strong attention to detail. You will be comfortable working in remote locations for up to three weeks at a time. You will have excellent verbal and written communication and problem solving skills, sound computer skills in Microsoft office, tertiary qualifications in Geology or Earth Science Previous experience and/or knowledge and experience of the Oil and Gas sector in a similar role working with field-based staff would be seen as a strong advantage.
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate with a competitive remuneration package.
As part of the selection process, pre-employment medical assessments will be required, including drug and alcohol screening.
We are an equal opportunity employer
