Exploitation Geologist: Asset Optimization & Recompletion

Jobot

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus
LTIP
Health insurance
Dental coverage
401(k) match
PTO
Career development
Leadership access
Technical ownership
Diverse asset exposure

Job summary

Jobot in Dallas, TX seeks an Exploitation Geologist to lead subsurface interpretation and development opportunities in mature oil and gas assets. You will integrate seismic data, logs, core and production data to build detailed geological models.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Geology, 3–5 years in conventional fields, and proficiency with Petra/Kingdom; Master’s preferred. Competitive pay, bonus, LTIP, and strong growth prospects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology required; master’s degree preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in conventional oil and gas fields.
  • Experience in production, exploration, and development geology preferred.
  • Strong background in subsurface interpretation, well log analysis, seismic interpretation, and geological modeling.
  • Proficiency in geoscience software including Petra and Kingdom.
  • Ability to independently produce high-quality technical work.
  • Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and field staff to move projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

  • Identify exploration and development opportunities through seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and regional geological studies.
  • Evaluate mature assets to identify bypassed hydrocarbons and remaining recoverable resources.
  • Integrate seismic, well log, core, completion, production, injection, and surveillance data into geological models.
  • Generate recompletion, reactivation, and waterflood optimization opportunities.
  • Create structure, net pay, porosity, and hydrocarbon pore volume maps and cross-sections.
  • Determine reserves and economics for proposed capital projects.
  • Collaborate with Exploitation Engineering, Operations, and field teams to advance projects.
  • Provide technical consultation and present findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Seismic interpretation
Well log analysis
Regional geology
Geological modeling
Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Petra
Kingdom
Petrel
IHS Enerdeq
Interactive Petrophysics

Job description

Jobot in Dallas, TX seeks an Exploitation Geologist to lead subsurface interpretation and development opportunities in mature oil and gas assets. You will integrate seismic data, logs, core and production data to build detailed geological models.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Geology, 3–5 years in conventional fields, and proficiency with Petra/Kingdom; Master’s preferred. Competitive pay, bonus, LTIP, and strong growth prospects.

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