Sr. Operations Geologist

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.

• 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

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

• Identify drivers of performance and recommend improvements
• Document lessons learned to enhance repeatability
• Support post-well reviews and offset analyses

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

• Support improvements in workflows, tools, and data systems
• Ensure data integrity and accessibility across platforms

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