Staff Exploration Geologist

Job Summary

Continental Resources is seeking a Staff Exploration Geologist with a proven track record of prospect generation, play fairway analysis, and asset development experience in unconventional and conventional reservoirs. This position will be responsible for generating new exploration prospects and expanding and developing existing plays.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilize surface and subsurface geotechnical data to generate geologic models through log correlation, cross-section construction, stratigraphic analysis, basic petrophysical analysis, and basic to advanced mapping techniques to characterize petroleum systems and hi-graded play fairways
• Participate in strategic peer review sessions to present and refine interpretations and technical analysis to deliver technically vetted, high quality exploration prospects
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of geoscientists, engineers, land and commercial teams to conduct assessments of strategic opportunities and emerging plays to develop a portfolio of investment opportunities
• Effectively utilize advanced geotechnical software tools in the interpretation process
• Convey technical findings through oral presentations and written reports to both upper management as well as peer review presentations
• Gives technical guidance to less experienced Geoscientists
• Work in collaborative multi-disciplined environment incorporating a wide variety of data from various sources to develop a team driven interpretation
• Effectively communicate strategy, recommendations, and execution plans for capital programs regarding project funding, data capture, and testing plans
• Be a key contributor and leader in the planning, execution and evaluation of exploration wells, subsurface data gathering programs, and integration of industry best practices and latest technology
• Other duties as assigned

Skills And Competencies

• Advanced Production & Well Test Analysis
• Advanced Structural Mapping
• Advanced Isopach Mapping
• Applied Sequence Stratigraphy
• Applied Depositional Model Methods and Principles
• Applied Paleogeographic Methods and Principles
• Applied Core Analysis and Integration
• Applied Petrophysical Log Analysis
• Applied Data Management and Quality Control
• Intermediate Geophysical Principles
• Intermediate Geochemical Principles
• Intermediate Geomechanical Principles
• Applied Petroleum Engineering Principles
• Applied Unconventional Reservoir Principles
• Applied Geochemical Principles
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Holds Self and Others Accountable to Meet Commitments
• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Earth Sciences from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of eight (8) years of recent experience with an active exploration and production company
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test

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