Mud Logger

Client description
Leading oilfield services company.
Role description:
Mud Loggers ensure efficiency, safety and cost control by providing the Client Company with a detailed analytical record of the geology, oil and gas shows, drilling and mud parameters, and related problems encountered during drilling and completion.
The primary objective of mud logging is to assist in the efficient completion of oil and gas wells.
The position of mudlogger is the basic geological surveillance on the rig. As such he must be in constant communication with other Service Company employees, Drilling Contractor Crew and the Operator appraising them of anything related to the geology of the well that may affect drilling or alternate operations.
The crew of an SLS unit may vary depending upon contract. It is possible the mudlogger may be the most senior position of the SLS crew.
Generally speaking, if a sample catcher is present in the crew, the Mudlogger will supervise him, and ensure his duties are performed to his satisfaction. This may include on the job training as required.
If the crew includes a Data or Pressure Engineer, the Mudlogger will usually be subordinate to them, and have his or her geological duties supervised by the Engineer.
If the mudlogger is the senior position in the SLS unit, the logger will also report directly to the SLS Local Operations Manager, or coordinator.

Requirements:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Geology (BSc.), Petroleum Geology or Petroleum Engineering from a recognized University
The Mudlogger shall have completed at least 28 days offshore experience as either a trainee, working with Senior Loggers or Data Engineers or sample catching on a job with sufficient time to grasp the fundamental aspects of the job. Initial “Stand-alone” work experience will be performed only on jobs with a crew comprising mudloggers and data engineers.
Good communication skills, a thorough grasp of basic petroleum geology and excellent computer skills will have been demonstrated.