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The GSS Mud Logging Analyst is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers. The GSS Mud Logging Analyst identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, implements standard work, and manages risk during service delivery. This person monitors the well to provide timely and factual information to our customers; maintain sensors, equipment, and data acquisition equipment; and delivers high quality data to the customer at the wellsite. * Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time. * Monitor, record, and process well data and parameters, ensuring the integrity and reliability of well data. * Compile the End of Well Report, ad hoc reports requested by customers, and daily reports. * Interact with personnel and customer representatives from other service companies professionally at the wellsite. * Maintain confidentiality of customer well data. * Identify opportunities to improve the service delivery process. * Participate in job risk analysis and continual improvement programs. * Wear PPE and observe HSE policies. * Maintain the required safety training.
Key Responsibilities
• Describe lithology and rock samples
• Perform sample collection
• Support mud logging unit operations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in offshore unit
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures
Experience & Skills
• Minimum 2 years preferred, but entry-level candidates and recent grads are welcome
• Deepwater experience is a plus, not required
• No specific software required—training provided
• Strong teamwork and schedule flexibility
Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required
o Geoscience degree preferred
Certifications (not mandatory; SLB can provide)
• TWIC card
• RigPass / SafeGulf
• HUET
Interviews
• Will be conducted via Teams
Work Environment
• 12-hour shifts, averaging 88–92 hours/week while offshore
• Rotation: Typically 3 weeks on / 2 weeks off (flexibility required; could be 4x2)
Physical Demands & Safety
• Must pass fit-for-duty medical (per onboarding requirements)
• Must comply with all offshore safety protocols
The GSS Mud Logging Analyst is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers. The GSS Mud Logging Analyst identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, implements standard work, and manages risk during service delivery. This person monitors the well to provide timely and factual information to our customers; maintain sensors, equipment, and data acquisition equipment; and delivers high quality data to the customer at the wellsite. * Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time. * Monitor, record, and process well data and parameters, ensuring the integrity and reliability of well data. * Compile the End of Well Report, ad hoc reports requested by customers, and daily reports. * Interact with personnel and customer representatives from other service companies professionally at the wellsite. * Maintain confidentiality of customer well data. * Identify opportunities to improve the service delivery process. * Participate in job risk analysis and continual improvement programs. * Wear PPE and observe HSE policies. * Maintain the required safety training.
Key Responsibilities
• Describe lithology and rock samples
• Perform sample collection
• Support mud logging unit operations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in offshore unit
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures
Experience & Skills
• Minimum 2 years preferred, but entry-level candidates and recent grads are welcome
• Deepwater experience is a plus, not required
• No specific software required—training provided
• Strong teamwork and schedule flexibility
Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required
o Geoscience degree preferred
Certifications (not mandatory; SLB can provide)
• TWIC card
• RigPass / SafeGulf
• HUET
Interviews
• Will be conducted via Teams
Work Environment
• 12-hour shifts, averaging 88–92 hours/week while offshore
• Rotation: Typically 3 weeks on / 2 weeks off (flexibility required; could be 4x2)
Physical Demands & Safety
• Must pass fit-for-duty medical (per onboarding requirements)
• Must comply with all offshore safety protocols