Geologist

Job Description

Select Water's Geologist provides geoscience expertise to support the planning, development, and operational integrity of midstream oil and gas infrastructure. This role emphasizes subsurface characterization, risk assessment, and geohazard mitigation related to saltwater disposal. The individual ensures that midstream assets are strategically sited, safe, and compliant with regulatory geotechnical requirements.

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Business Unit: Infrastructure

Reports to: Director, Subsurface

Travel Requirement: Yes

• Conduct subsurface evaluations using geological mapping, well logs, and geomechanical modeling to support disposal well placement.
• Perform regional geological risk and resource analyses across a variety of play types.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, petrophysical, production and disposal data to identify opportunities.
• Oversee the construction, validation, and continuous improvement of models and volumetric assessments, promoting innovation in geological modeling and data integration.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, incorporating geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering to drive field development planning and asset optimization.
• Provide strategic recommendations for drilling and resource development, balancing technical insight and commercial considerations to guide top-level decision‑makers.
• Ensure the review and quality assurance of technical deliverables, maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Interpret drilling and completion data from disposal and monitoring wells to validate reservoir performance, formation injection behavior, and regulatory compliance.
• Support permitting activities with state and federal agencies by preparing and reviewing geological reports, cross‑sections, and technical exhibits.
• Oversee and implement geospatial data management standards and utilize GIS tools for decision support.
• Work well in a team environment but also work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This job description is not comprehensive and may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geosciences, Geophysics, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or advanced geoscience specialization preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of applied geology experience within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency with subsurface interpretation tools such as Petra, Geographix, Petrel, Kingdom, ArcGIS, and related modeling applications.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks for Class II injection wells and subsurface storage.
• Advanced problem‑solving capability with a strong analytical orientation.
• Effective communication of complex geoscience data to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with the ability to positively influence project outcomes.
• Strong organizational abilities and commitment to data accuracy and documentation.

• W:
  Working Safe
• A:
  Accountability
• T:
  Teamwork
• E:
  Excellence
• R:
  Respect

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with company match.

• Requires a high degree of concentration in a busy area.
• Must be willing to travel to remote locations and spend considerable time at field locations as required.
• Position works inside a climate‑controlled environment most of the time.
• Traditional Monday through Friday, 8–5 pm, unless operational tempo and requirements dictate otherwise.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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