Geologist II

Our client is seeking a Geologist to work in Midland, TX for an initial 1-year contract (with possibility of extension) and benefits.



We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Production Geologist in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Texas Midland Basin Business Unit based in Midland, Texas.



The positions primary responsibilities include:



Well Planning & Permitting



Develops GeoProgs with:

• Target interval justification and pay selection
• Mineralogy (Quartz, TOC, clay typing)
• Surface-to-target trajectory and shallow hazard mapping
• SNDR/GYBG flow depth and charge assessments
• Clearfork water sensitivity alerts (clay stabilizer needs)

Collaborates with:

• SSC and Drilling on trajectory feasibility
• Land and Regulatory for permits and hazard avoidance
• Applies facies analysis and RMD for target and window selection
• Provides geosteering support and real-time drilling input
• DSU Design & Development Strategy

Supports DSU design with geologic inputs on:

• Bench targeting, landing strategy, and stacking
• Intra-unit structure and reservoir variability
• Parent/child risk and depletion impact
• SWD Planning & Permitting
• Identifies SWD zones with containment integrity
• Prepares W-14 support documents (logs, maps, fault analysis)
• Supports AOR and permitting coordination with Water Strategy and Regulatory

Drilling Execution Support

• Provides structural interpretation and geosteering input during drilling
• Flags geologic deviations and recommends adjustments
• Integrates MWD/LWD data for trajectory optimization

Post-Drill Analysis & Optimization

• Performs lookbacks to improve planning and targeting
• Evaluates wellbore placement accuracy
• Supports recompletion planning and production enhancement
• Identifies faulting or mechanical risk features for Completions
• Collaborates on alternative completion technique evaluation

OBO & Inventory Growth

• Participates in technical reviews for trades and OBO assessments
• Develops geologic summaries for BD
• Works with SSC and petrophysics to de-risk undeveloped inventory