Area Geologist: Drive Growth & Horizontal Drilling

Canadian Natural Resources; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

Relocation assistance

Extended health, dental and vision

Wellness Spending Account

Community volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation during holidays

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is seeking an Area Geologist for its Calgary office to identify opportunities and optimize production within a defined area. You will integrate geologic interpretations with engineers and petrophysicists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a geology degree, 5+ years in petroleum geology, and a P.Geo designation with APEGA or eligibility. Proficiency with key software and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Geology with 5+ years of petroleum geology experience
• P.Geo designation with APEGA or eligible to register
• Excellent business aptitude and acumen
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization, and team leadership skills
• Strong understanding of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin stratigraphy and its clastic/carbonate depositional environments
• Experience planning and drilling horizontal wells
• Proficiency in geoscience software; Tableau and Power BI would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to identify opportunities in areas with vast growth potential
• Create high-quality geologic interpretations with other geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute large horizontal well drilling programs
• Evaluate strategic A&D opportunities as they arise
• Integrate geologic data with production to identify optimization/workover opportunities

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

P.Geo designation with APEGA

Tools

AccuMap

GeoGraphix

Petrel

StarSteer

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is seeking an Area Geologist for its Calgary office to identify opportunities and optimize production within a defined area. You will integrate geologic interpretations with engineers and petrophysicists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a geology degree, 5+ years in petroleum geology, and a P.Geo designation with APEGA or eligibility. Proficiency with key software and strong communication skills are essential.