Geologist

Geologist

Recruiting Partner: Clayton Conine

Dallas, Texas | Engineering | Not Remote | $160,000 to $205,000 | Job ID: 181565

Job Summary

Geologist | Oil & Gas

We are currently seeking an experienced Geologist to support exploration, development, drilling, and production activities across U.S. onshore oil and natural gas properties, with a focus on shale resource plays.

Primary Objective

The Geologist will be responsible for a variety of geological assignments requiring broad knowledge of a geological specialty. This role involves solving geological problems using standard or modified procedures, conducting independent studies, analyzing data, interpreting results, and developing recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete field studies to identify infill and field extension opportunities and recommend optimum development drilling and completion programs.

• Work with engineering teams to assign risk and reserves.

• Oversee drilling activities and provide geological support throughout the drilling and completion phases.

• Provide technical support to operations, including log evaluation, core analysis, geophysics, and related geological activities.

• Prepare geological and geophysical studies as requested.

• Stay current with new technology and developments within the oil and gas industry.

• Present recommendations through oral presentations, written reports, maps, cross-sections, calculations, and supporting data.

• Perform other related duties and special projects as required.

• Required Qualifications

• Education & Knowledge

• Master's degree in Geology or Bachelor's degree with comparable work experience.

• Developed knowledge of oil and gas production.

• Developed knowledge of geological exploration techniques.

• Familiarity with the Haynesville, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and Utica shale plays.

Experience

• 5–10 years of related experience in the oil and gas industry.

• Competencies

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to research and evaluate information.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to complex written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.

• Strong proficiency with some or all of the following software:

• ArcGIS

• Petra

• SMT Kingdom

• StarSteer

• JOB ID: 181565

• Clayton Conine