Senior to Lead Geologist

The Senior to Lead Geologist reports to the Director - Geology and Geophysics from our Houston office. This role leads basin-scale subsurface evaluations and interpretations across the Permian Basin and establishes the technical foundation for analytical models that guide development strategies, identify upside potential, and define long-term growth priorities. Leveraging newly acquired 3D seismic, this position spearheads opportunity evaluation and prospect generation, ensuring that high-quality geoscience insights directly inform both near-term and strategic decision-making.

The Senior to Lead Geologist also supports ongoing A&D initiatives through rigorous technical assessments and opportunity advancement. Additionally, this position will provide mentorship and technical guidance to colleagues by applying extensive professional experience to strengthen team capabilities and assisting the Director of Geology & Geophysics with project oversight.

• Lead technical evaluation and recommendation of development, exploration, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership on asset value, risk, and growth potential.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership by integrating geoscience insights with business objectives to influence capital allocation, development planning, and long‑range corporate strategy.
• Establish and drive geological standards, best practices, and technical workflows across the organization to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in identifying, maturing, and prioritizing drilling and development opportunities that support corporate production and reserve growth targets.
• Evaluate subsurface risks and uncertainties and provide strategic recommendations to optimize investment decisions and portfolio performance.
• Represent the Geology & Geophysics function in strategic planning sessions, reserves discussions, A&D evaluations, and executive-level presentations.
• Influence organizational direction through the identification of emerging plays, technologies, and business opportunities that enhance competitive advantage and long‑term value creation.
• Provide high-level geological and geophysical support including subsurface analysis, exploration, and development programs; while consistently delivering accurate, decision-ready technical work with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in A&D focus areas, integrating cross‑basin knowledge to elevate evaluation quality and introduce innovative approaches to field, play, and asset development.
• Monitor emerging technologies, scientific research, and industry advancements, translating relevant insights into actionable recommendations that enhance organizational capability and technical competitiveness.
• Execute technical projects with disciplined rigor, ensuring that interpretations, workflows, and recommendations maintain geological integrity and clearly communicate economic implications.
• Lead technical staff in concept development, workflow refinement, and project optimization in support of continuous improvement across the department.
• Build and maintain respectful, productive working relationships across all work groups, fostering a culture of cooperation, shared accountability, and effective problem‑solving.

• Acts as a mentor, coach, and technical resource, helping to develop team technical talent.
• Foster a work environment that is consistent with the company's Purpose, Vision & Core Values.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned to support the success of the department and company.

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• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, including outlook, word, excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in either the eagle ford or Austin chalk formations is required, with experience in both formations strongly preferred.
• Operations geology experience, including supporting drilling activities and providing real‑time geological interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience geosteering horizontal wells and making recommendations to optimize well…