Geologist, MidCon

Key Responsibilities

• Build/maintain maps of target formations in and around operated units.
• Integrate all operated and non-operated data into subsurface interpretation such as geosteering interpretations.
• Have a good understanding of all uphole zones as potential geohazards to operations or upside potential.
• Map zones as needed.
• Identify optimal landing zones and lateral targets for horizontal wells by studying offset wells.
• Intimate knowledge of all horizontal wells on and around operated units is critical.
• Collaborate with geophysics, drilling, completions, and reservoir engineers (asset management team) to design and position horizontal wells within the asset.
• Work closely with Operations Geologist to build pre-drill SOP’s and well plans to use when executing geosteering in the lateral.
• Monitor geosteering efforts during drilling to ensure pre-drill plan is being executed effectively.
• Conduct post-drill evaluations and ensure all geologic data from operations is stored appropriately and integrated into interpretations effectively.
• This also includes compiling offset well data as needed, working with the Land department to find ways to obtain.
• Utilize petrophysical and rock mechanical properties information to support completion design and frac planning.
• Work closely with data science and engineering teams to integrate production analytics and machine learning insights into geologic interpretation.
• Work with engineering teams to assess well spacing and sequencing strategies for full-field development.
• Identify refrac, re-entry, and infill drilling opportunities based on reservoir performance.
• Support annual reserves booking processes.
• Present geologic interpretations, risk assessments, and drilling recommendations to management and Investment Committee.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and asset reviews.
• Maintain and manage geological databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with finance/investment team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, or Earth Science required.
• Master’s degree with a focus in sedimentology/stratigraphy, petroleum geology or structural geology preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in oil and gas development geology, with at least 3 years in unconventional shale plays.
• Experience in the MidCon (Woodford/Meramec/Sycamore/Cherokee) is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in geologic software (Geographix preferred) and/or Geosteering/well planning software (ROGII’s StarSteer strongly preferred).
• Knowledge: Familiarity with geosteering operations and mud log data interpretation, seismic data interpretation, geomechanics, frac gradients and completions-related data.
• Familiarity: Spotfire or data visualization platforms for trend analysis and production data integration, machine learning applications in geoscience or real-time drilling analytics.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams, analytical thinker with attention to detail, a results-driven mindset and organized.