Mudlogging Data Analyst / Data Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead mudlogging data acquisition, monitoring, validation, and analysis.
• Monitor and interpret real-time drilling and geological data at the wellsite.
• Analyze ROP, WOB, torque, RPM, standpipe pressure, flow rate, pit volume, gas readings, and drilling trends.
• Ensure accurate data acquisition, quality control, processing, and reporting.
• Interpret lithology, cuttings, gas shows, drilling parameters, and geological indicators.
• Identify abnormal drilling conditions and communicate potential wellbore or formation issues to drilling and geology teams.
• Maintain digital and geological datasets and prepare daily, end-of-tour, and well reports.
• Work with drilling engineers, wellsite geologists, company representatives, directional drillers, and other wellsite personnel.
• Follow HSE procedures, company policies, and client standards; troubleshoot mudlogging and data acquisition systems.
• Mentor junior mudlogging and data personnel when required.
• Maintain data integrity between real-time acquisition systems and reporting databases; support integration and interpretation of drilling and geological datasets.
• Participate in client meetings and explain data trends and observations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years in a leading Data Analyst or Mudlogging Unit Leader position.
• Strong practical experience in mudlogging operations and drilling data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of geological data acquisition and interpretation and a good understanding of drilling operations and wellsite workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, multidisciplinary wellsite environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred experience

• Previous experience with SLB (Schlumberger) is strongly preferred.
• Previous Saudi Arabia experience is described as required/preferred, making its mandatory status unclear.
• Experience with a major oil and gas services company is highly desirable.

Rotation and start

• Rotation is 7 weeks on and 3 weeks off.
• Start is once the required visa is obtained.

Placement benefits

• Visuna lists placement support and welfare assistance, worldwide insurance and medical evacuation cover, 24/7 specialist support, business advice, competency scheme access, and exposure to potential clients and placements.