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Melroseresources

Operations Geologist

Houston, TX · On-site

... well site geologists Ensure high quality data acquisition including mudlogging, logging and coring Ensure high quality data and reports from contractors Finalize well reports and load final data into ...

Strata, LLC

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GEOLOGIST / ENGINEER I/II - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Wichita, KS · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

The Geologist will be responsible for providing technical support and leadership for projects ... Supervise open and cased hole well logging, site surveying, well clean-outs, and other well-site ...

Turner Mining Group

Geologist

Carlin, NV · On-site

This opportunity is well suited for geologists with hands-on experience in geologic mapping, core ... Support site geology activities and work under the direction of a Senior Geologist. * Perform other ...

Turner Mining Group

Geologist

Carlin, NV · On-site

This opportunity is well suited for geologists with hands-on experience in geologic mapping, core ... Support site geology activities and work under the direction of a Senior Geologist. * Perform other ...

Turner Mining Group

Geologist

Carlin, NV · On-site

This opportunity is well suited for geologists with hands-on experience in geologic mapping, core ... Support site geology activities and work under the direction of a Senior Geologist. * Perform other ...

Turner Mining Group

Geologist

Nevada, IA · On-site

This opportunity is well suited for geologists with hands-on experience in geologic mapping, core ... Support site geology activities and work under the direction of a Senior Geologist. * Perform other ...

Columbine Corporation

Sales Account Manager

TX · Remote

$100K/yr

We are a privately held Oil & Gas service company focused on well-site geological services that prides itself on providing great value to our customers with integrity to the contiguous US Land market.

Columbine Corporation

Sales Account Manager

Midland, TX · On-site +1

$100K/yr

We are a privately held Oil & Gas service company focused on well-site geological services that prides itself on providing great value to our customers with integrity to the contiguous US Land market.

Columbine Corporation

TX · On-site

$100K/yr

We are a privately held Oil & Gas service company focused on well-site geological services that prides itself on providing great value to our customers with integrity to the contiguous US Land market.

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for well site geologist trainee in the United States is $77,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Wellsite Geologist/Mudlogger

Yukon, OK

Columbine Corporation
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$55K - $91K/yr

Full-time, Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description

If you are a geologist who enjoys working in the field, this is the job for you!

*Must be authorized to work in the U.S.


Excellent opportunity to begin or develop your geology career with Columbine Corporation, a leading well site geological service company founded in 1980. Well site geologic services, commonly referred to as mud logging, is a part of the well drilling process. You will be working at remote drilling locations, collecting, and preparing rock samples to create a record of the geologic properties throughout the well. Your observations and data collection are vital to our customers. We deliver these reports to operations geologists at a variety of oil & gas producers throughout the country.


It is perfect for individuals who enjoy the freedom of independent work and a variable schedule, love outdoor activities, and like to travel. You will work and live at the well site and are the "eyes and ears" for the company geologists we serve.


Wellsite Geologist Benefits

  • Per Diem
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)

Wellsite Geologist Salary Description

$55,935.51- $91,978.48


Wellsite Geologist Description

  • Work and live at remote job sites for 1 to 3 weeks at a time
  • Describe rock sample cuttings circulated during the drilling process
  • Maintain gas monitoring equipment that collects total gas and gas chromatography information
  • Create documents called mud logs, which are reported to the customer as a record of the well
  • Attention to detail
  • Work within the region you are hired into, not the city you live in
  • Possible continued education in specialty services such as Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), or Flame Ionization Detection (FID)

Requirements

Wellsite Geologist Requirements

  • Willingness to travel
  • Reliable transportation and clean driving record
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Capable of safely ascending and descending up to 2 flights of stairs multiple times per hour while carrying samples and equipment
  • Must be capable of repeatedly walking short (~10' - 1000') distances multiple times per hour
  • Will work 12-hour shift
  • Remotely managed

Wellsite Geologist Qualifications

  • B.S. or B.A. degree in Geology or related sciences preferred
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products i.e. Excel, SharePoint, Teams


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