Geosteering Operations Lead - Delaware Basin

Permian Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources in Midland, TX is seeking an Operations Geologist to support the Delaware Basin development program. The candidate will be integral to the development team, working with asset geologists, project geophysicists, and our drilling team to advance geosteering of horizontal wells.

The role emphasizes strong geosteering in unconventional plays, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the ability to problem-solve creatively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with an operator.
• Strong geosteering background in unconventional plays.
• Short course/continuing education training in petrophysics, stratigraphy, and related topics a plus.
• Creative, self-motivated team player capable of working with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Geosteering of wells in the Delaware Basin, including picking casing points, KOPs, landing curves, and steering the lateral section.
• Prepare pre- and post-drill materials, Geo-progs, Type logs and structure maps.
• Assist QC survey plats, Geoprogs, Directional plans, permits to ensure consistent well plans before spud.
• Prepare post-drill materials including final steering profile, log filing, formation tops and final lateral profile displays.
• Collaborate with mud loggers/wellsite geologist and drilling engineers to optimize lateral steering.
• Maintain open communication with drilling engineers and geotechnical team to improve drilling efficiency and subsurface understanding.
• Participate in team and corporate level technical reviews.
• This role requires supervision of 2-4 Full Time Horizontal Drills Rigs.

Skills

Geosteering

Well-to-well correlations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Kingdom

StarSteer

Job description

Permian Resources in Midland, TX is seeking an Operations Geologist to support the Delaware Basin development program. The candidate will be integral to the development team, working with asset geologists, project geophysicists, and our drilling team to advance geosteering of horizontal wells.

The role emphasizes strong geosteering in unconventional plays, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the ability to problem-solve creatively in a dynamic environment.