Position: Senior Operations Geologist 
Location: Offshore – Nigeria & East Mediterranean
Start Date: April 2026 
Rotation: 28/28
Contract Type: Consultant 

Airswift are supporting a global drilling programme with upcoming deepwater wells planned in Nigeria and additional wells in the East Mediterranean. The operator has historically worked with a highly specialised WSG team across multiple international campaigns (Guyana, Canada, Angola, Egypt, East Med) and is now seeking an experienced Senior Operations Geologist to join the 2026 team.

The role requires a strong mix of technical expertise, operational decision making and the ability to mentor junior team members while collaborating closely with drilling, subsurface, and real time operations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide real-time geological operations support during deepwater drilling campaigns Lead geo steering activities, ensuring accurate wellbore placement Interpret pore pressure and wellbore stability data to support safe and efficient drilling decisions Act as a senior technical mentor to junior geologists and wider operations team Essential Experience Operator-side experience (major or independent operators) Deepwater drilling experience in complex offshore environments Strong background in geo steering Proven expertise in pore pressure prediction & wellbore stability A senior-level profile with the ability to act as a mentor and technical lead Prior experience in remote or real-time operations centres