Wellsite Geologist

Description:

RPS Energy Canada Ltd. (RPS), a Tetra Tech company, provides independent expertise worldwide, delivering advice based on science and supporting our client’s projects at all stages of an asset life cycle. We specialize in geotechnical and engineering solutions for projects delivered in remote, sensitive, and operationally challenging environments. We work with clients to manage environmental impacts, optimize their return on investment, develop their staff and bring energy to market cost-effectively and safely. RPS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK). TTEK is a public company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange.

RPS has been based in Houston and Calgary for more than 40 years. Our activities in North America include wellsite & operations geology; petroleum engineering; seismic project management & data processing, oversight and interpretation; environmental monitoring, environmental impact assessments; protected species observation, passive acoustic monitoring and industry training. Internationally, RPS provides advice on the development of natural resources, land and property, management of the environment, and the health and safety of people, and includes advice to professional bodies, NOCs and international aid agencies.

Description:

Our Calgary based management team is looking for contract Wellsite Geologists (Canada) to support its growing client base that is operating in the WCSB. This role requires expertise in onshore drilling environments.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Exceptional sample petrography and interpretation skills with respect to wellbore placement (geosteering) in reservoir to achieve client objectives
• Understanding of formation evaluation, drilling, and petrophysical data
• Experience drilling horizontal wells in Mannville Group heavy oil formations (Clearwater, McMurray, Sparky, Lloydminster, etc.), Deep Basin, and Southern Alberta (Brooks area) will be considered an asset
• Candidates highly proficient using StarSteer preferred for some projects
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Geology