Well-Log Analyst

Job Snapshot
Location:	Worldwide
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Industry:	Oil and Gas
Manages Others:	No
Job Type:	Engineer (usually)
Education:	Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics or related field
Travel:	Yes
Salary:	Varies by region and experience level

Summary

Usually, but not always, an engineer, a well-log analyst takes measurements during drilling or after a well is completed to evaluate the well’s production potential. Well-log analysts help take and analyze core samples. They often use sophisticated electronic, nuclear, and acoustical tools that are sent down the well on a wire-line. Information from these tools is sent up the wellbore to a computer system on the surface where engineers retrieve and interpret the data. This information helps the petroleum engineer determine if it is financially feasible to drill deeper, produce the well from explored zones of interest, or take additional measurements. Working in conjunction with geologists, reservoir engineers, and production engineers, well-log analysts help decide where the next well should be drilled.