Senior Geologist
Ascent Resources · Oklahoma City, OK · 1 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and will report to the Manager - Geoscience. The Senior Geologist will interpret and analyze various kinds of geological data and make recommendations to management based on that analysis.
Responsibilities
- Correlate formations from well logs and create cross-sections
- Construct reservoir property maps from well data
- Perform overall geological analysis and prospectivity assessments of properties
- Provide technical support and recommendations for drilling, completion, and production operations
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines to integrate geological analysis into projects
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum Requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of geological principles associated with petroleum exploration
- Considerable experience with unconventional petroleum exploration
- Extensive experience and expertise with geological interpretation software
- Firm understanding of petrophysical principles and analysis associated with wireline logs and cores
- Understanding of drilling and production operations
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently when required
- Must be able to present highly technical information in a concise and clear manner to upper management
Preferred
- GeoGraphix software experience
- Kingdom software experience
- Experience with geosteering and well planning logistics
- Proficiency in Spotfire or Power BI
- Field operations geology: mudlogging or wireline
- Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning applications in geology
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Geology or Geosciences
- 10+ years of experience in geological evaluations within the oil and gas industry
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with unconventional reservoir evaluation and development
Preferred
- Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning applications in Geology
- Proficient in the application of GIS software technology and geostatistics in petroleum geoscience
Benefits
- Benefits start day one
- Generous 401(k)
- PTO based on industry or job-related experience
- Tuition assistance after 1 year
- Twelve paid holidays
- Many volunteer opportunities
- On-site gym and yoga studio