Sr. Operations Geologist

Job Summary

The Sr. Operations Geologist delivers accurate, timely geological insights to support safe, efficient, and repeatable well execution across the full well lifecycle. This role is the primary geological contact during operations, integrating subsurface data with drilling, completions, reservoir, and asset development objectives to optimize well placement, reduce risk, and improve performance consistency.

 

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Drill Planning

• Develop geoprogs, well plans, and target maps
• Interpret logs, seismic, and offset data to forecast formations
• Define targets, formation tops, and steering strategies
• Identify risks and geohazards; recommend mitigation
• Ensure high-quality, on-time pre-drill deliverables

 

Drilling Operations

• Lead real-time geosteering and geological interpretation
• Optimize wellbore placement to maximize reservoir exposure
• Monitor LWD/MWD, mud logs, and gas data
• Provide clear operational updates and recommendations
• Escalate risks and key decisions in a timely manner

 

Post-Drill Analysis

• Evaluate performance vs. prognosis (zone placement, lateral quality)
• Identify drivers of performance and recommend improvements
• Document lessons learned to enhance repeatability
• Support post-well reviews and offset analyses

 

Completions & Development Support

• Inform completions design and interval selection
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate subsurface insights
• Support reservoir studies and development optimization

 

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as geological point of contact for assigned wells
• Work closely with cross-functional teams
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and leadership audiences
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement

 

Technical Standards & Data Management

• Maintain high-quality, consistent geological data
• Support improvements in workflows, tools, and data systems

Ensure data integrity and accessibility across platforms

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors in geology or related (required)
• 8+ experience required
• Familiarity with industry standard geologic and data analysis software packages required
• Starsteer 'power user' required

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ yr's experience preferred
• Master's in Geoology preferred
• Anadarko basin experience preferred