Geophysicist: 3D Seismic Interpretation & Field Development

Permian Resources Corporation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources is seeking a geophysicist in Midland, TX to provide seismic interpretations and geophysical support across PR’s portfolio. You will report to the Asset Geosciences Manager and collaborate with asset and operations teams to guide development planning and drilling operations.

The ideal candidate has strong technical and communication skills, 3–10 years of oil & gas experience in the Permian Basin, and proficiency with well logs, seismic processing, and QC.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years’ oil and gas operator experience.
• Permian Basin experience.
• Proficiency in well log interpretation, synthetic generation, and basic rock physics.
• Exposure to 3D seismic processing/reprocessing (PSTM/PSDM).
• Familiarity with geophysical workflows from acquisition and processing through interpretation, attribute generation, and QC with an emphasis on delivering high-quality geophysical products.
• Detail-oriented approach to QI/QC and ability to quantify/communicate risk and uncertainty.
• Experience supporting full-cycle field development and daily operations.
• Ability to communicate complex geophysical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound recommendations based on incomplete information.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience in multidisciplinary environments.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Midland, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural/stratigraphic 3D seismic interpretations from basin to asset level, offering feedback on development planning, drilling, and completions.
• Calculate seismic attributes and interpret them to assist asset and operations teams with project planning and target delineation.
• Generate post-stack/pre-stack inversions and time-depth/depth-depth conversions.
• Interpret subsurface geomechanical properties and conduct stress analysis.
• Support microseismic data acquisition and interpretation.
• Deliver geophysical interpretations for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Assist with 3D seismic data acquisition and processing projects.
• Monitor induced seismicity trends and provide risk assessment feedback.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Permian Resources is seeking a geophysicist in Midland, TX to provide seismic interpretations and geophysical support across PR’s portfolio. You will report to the Asset Geosciences Manager and collaborate with asset and operations teams to guide development planning and drilling operations.

The ideal candidate has strong technical and communication skills, 3–10 years of oil & gas experience in the Permian Basin, and proficiency with well logs, seismic processing, and QC.