Senior Operations Geologist

Job Summary The Senior Operations Geologist’s primary responsibility is planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting all geologic and geosteering activities for one or more horizontal drilling rigs in assets operated by Continental Resources. In addition, the Senior Operations Geologist is expected to work in conjunction with the exploration, geophysical, and asset teams to prepare for future development and exploration projects throughout the company's operational areas. Duties And Responsibilities Detailed planning to create geological prognoses for permitting and drilling of horizontal wellsCollaboration with exploration and development geologists to support the asset team with correlations, mapping and prospectingCollaboration with geophysical staff, incorporating seismic data into well planning, hazard mitigation, and risk assessmentGeosteering of horizontal wells utilizing StarSteer or similar software, incorporating all available data for efficient and informed decision-makingIntegration with broader asset team to collaborate and optimize geologic operations with technical teams including but not limited to completitons and production engineeringOversight and frequent communication with mud loggers and remote geosteering teamsCommunication and collaboration with drilling engineering and directional drilling teamsPost-drill assessment of hazards and learnings to improve operational efficiency and safetyAbility to leverage available AI tools to innovate and strengthen operational performance24/7 availability by phone and email to support ongoing operationsOther duties as assigned. Skills And Competencies Advanced Geosteering SkillsAdvanced Understanding of Drilling ParametersAdvanced Understanding of MudloggingAdvanced Formation Top CorrelationIntermediate Open hole Log AnalysisIntermediate Structural & Isopach Mapping Intermediate Sequence StratigraphyIntermediate Petrophysical Log AnalysisIntermediate Geophysical PrinciplessAction oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasmCollaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesValues differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organizationCommunicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesInstills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticityBuilds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organizationFinancial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisionsDrives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Earth Sciences from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of five (5) years of recent geosteering experienceAn acceptable pre-employment background and drug test. Preferred Qualifications Recent experience with an active exploration and production company preferredMaster’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Geology and/or Geophysics, Physics or Mathematics. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.