Operations Geologist

Walker Elliott; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Walker Elliott is seeking an Operations Geologist in Houston to join its Subsurface team. This junior-to-mid-career role focuses on well planning, subsurface interpretation, and drilling execution in a collaborative, technically focused environment.

Responsibilities include interpreting seismic data, preparing geological inputs for drilling programs, and supporting pre-spud planning and operational decisions across multidisciplinary teams.

Formación

• Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• 3+ years of oil and gas experience.
• Experience with an oil and gas operator.
• Strong 3D seismic interpretation experience.
• Background in structural interpretation, well planning, and horizontal drilling.
• Familiarity with Petrel, Kingdom, Geographix, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Support well planning and development activities through geological interpretation and subsurface evaluation.
• Interpret 3D seismic, well logs, formation tops, and structural data to help identify drilling targets and potential geologic risks.
• Prepare maps, cross-sections, structural models, and geological inputs for upcoming drilling programs.
• Work with Drilling and other technical teams to evaluate well locations, landing zones, and proposed well paths.
• Participate in pre-spud planning and provide geological support during drilling operations.
• Review well results and incorporate findings into future development plans.

Conocimientos

Seismic interpretation

Well planning support

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Geology knowledge

Educación

Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics

Herramientas

Petrel

Kingdom

Geographix

Descripción del empleo

Operations Geologist, Houston, TX, full time and hybrid Schedule

Walker Elliott is working with established, publicly traded independent oil and gas operator is seeking an Operations Geologist to join its Subsurface team in Houston. This is a newly created opportunity for a junior-to-mid-career geologist who wants to play an active role in well planning, subsurface interpretation, and drilling execution. The company operates a high-quality onshore shale Texas asset base and offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, technically focused organization. This position provides exposure to the full development process, working closely with Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling, Land, and other operational teams. This is an operations geology and well-planning position, not a dedicated geosteering role. The successful candidate will help translate subsurface development concepts into actionable well plans and support the technical workflows required to prepare for and execute drilling operations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established, publicly traded independent operator with a strong position in its core Texas operating areas.
• Be part of a growing Subsurface team in a newly created position.
• Work alongside experienced technical professionals across Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, and Drilling.
• Gain broad exposure to well planning and drilling execution rather than being limited to a single technical function.
• Enjoy a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Support well planning and development activities through geological interpretation and subsurface evaluation.
• Interpret 3D seismic, well logs, formation tops, and structural data to help identify drilling targets and potential geologic risks.
• Prepare maps, cross-sections, structural models, and geological inputs for upcoming drilling programs.
• Work with Drilling and other technical teams to evaluate well locations, landing zones, and proposed well paths.
• Participate in pre-spud planning and provide geological support during drilling operations.
• Review well results and incorporate findings into future development plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics required.
• 3+ years of relevant oil and gas experience.
• Previous or current experience with an oil and gas operator required.
• Strong 3D seismic interpretation experience is a must.
• Background in structural interpretation, well planning, and horizontal drilling.
• Familiarity with geological software such as Petrel, Kingdom, Geographix, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.