Operations / Development Geologist

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Operations/Development Geologist to support an active drilling programme across Haynesville and South Texas. The role will involve planning development wells and analysing geological data to optimise drilling decisions.

The ideal candidate has experience with unconventional shale assets, familiarity with Haynesville, and will contribute to drilling operations in a hybrid working environment (4 days in the office, one

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations or Development Geology within upstream oil and gas.
• Experience with unconventional shale oil and gas assets.
• Haynesville experience highly desirable; Eagle Ford also relevant.
• Familiarity with StarSteer.

Responsibilities

• Support active drilling rigs, primarily across the Haynesville.
• Identify infill drilling opportunities and plan development wells.
• Analyse geological data, well logs and subsurface formations.
• Support drilling operations and evaluate well performance.

Skills

Operations/Development geology

Unconventional shale oil & gas

Haynesville experience

StarSteer familiarity

Job description

Operations / Development Geologist (BBBH281036) Dallas, Texas

Salary: USD170000 - USD200000 per annum + 27% Bonus

Operations / Development Geologist
$180,000 - $205,000 Base + 27.5% Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid Working
Dallas, TX (4 Days Office / Friday Remote)
Are you an Operations or Development Geologist with experience in unconventional oil and gas, looking for a hands-on role where you can directly influence drilling operations and field development?
On offer is an excellent opportunity to join an established US oil and gas operator, supporting an active drilling programme across its Haynesville and South Texas assets, with a competitive salary, excellent bonus potential and long-term stability.
This company is an established independent operator with significant oil and gas assets across the US. With an extensive inventory of future drilling locations and a highly experienced team, they are focused on maximising production and developing their existing assets.
In this role, you will support active drilling rigs, identifying infill drilling opportunities, planning development wells and analysing geological data to optimise drilling decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Operations or Development Geologist looking to take ownership of meaningful drilling projects within a stable, collaborative business.
The Role:

• Support active drilling rigs, primarily across the Haynesville.
• Identify infill drilling opportunities and plan development wells.
• Analyse geological data, well logs and subsurface formations.
• Support drilling operations and evaluate well performance.

The Candidate:

• Experience in Operations or Development Geology within upstream oil and gas.
• Experience with unconventional shale oil and gas assets.
• Haynesville experience highly desirable; Eagle Ford also relevant.
• Familiarity with StarSteer