Operations Geologist

Permian Resources Management, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources is seeking an Operations Geologist in Midland, Texas, to support the Delaware Basin development program. You will lead geosteering for horizontal wells and collaborate with asset geologists, project geophysicists, and drilling teams.

The role requires a strong geosteering background in unconventional plays, a creative problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work across disciplines to maximize drilling efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology is required.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in development programs.
• Strong geosteering background in unconventional plays.
• Petrophysics and stratigraphy short courses are a plus.
• Creative, self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Geosteering wells in the Delaware Basin, including casing points and curve landing.
• Prepare pre- and post-drill materials, Geo-progs, Type logs and maps.
• QC survey plats, geoprogs, directional plans, permits.
• Work with mud loggers, wellsite geologists and drilling engineers.
• Relay formation information to improve drilling efficiency.
• Participate in team and corporate technical reviews.
• Supervise 2-4 full-time horizontal drilling rigs.

Skills

Geosteering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Petrophysics training

Stratigraphy training

Tools

Kingdom

StarSteer

Job description

Job Description: Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking an Operations Geologist in our Midland, TX office. Reporting to the Operations Geology Manager, the Operations Geologist will support the operations geology needs of the Delaware Basin development program. The Operations Geologist is an integrated member of the development team having a close working relationship with asset geologists, project geophysicist and our drilling team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Geosteering of horizontal wells and well-to-well correlations in unconventional plays. A creative problem-solving mindset and the ability to successfully work in multi-disciplinary teams is a must for this position.

General responsibilities include:

• Responsible for Geosteering of our wells in the Delaware Basin including picking casing points, KOP’s, landing the curves in the target formation, and executing the steering of the lateral section
• Prepare pre- and post-drill materials, Geo-progs, Type logs and structure maps
• Help QC survey plats, Geoprogs, Directional plans, permits to ensure consistent plans for the well prior to spud
• Prepare post-drill materials including final steering profile, Log filing, Formation Tops and Final lateral profile displays and other review materials as required
• Work closely with mud loggers/wellsite geologist when needed and drilling engineers to maximize successful steering of horizontal wells
• Maintain open lines of communication with the drilling engineers and geotechnical team and relay important formation information to help improve drilling efficiencies along with monitoring drilling operations to help improve the company’s understanding of the subsurface through integration of drilling parameters and geologic information
• Participation in team and corporate level technical reviews
• This role requires supervision of 2-4 Full Time Horizontal Drilling Rigs

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Geology 5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with an operator with an active development program Strong geosteering background in unconventional plays Short course/continuing education training in petrophysics, stratigraphy, and other relevant topics a plus Creative out of the box thinker who is self-motivated and also works well in a dynamic team environment, often working with members of various other disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Kingdom and StarSteer is a plus

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on driving sustainable returns through the responsible acquisition, optimization and development of high-return oil and natural gas properties. The Company’s operations are focused in the Permian Basin, with assets concentrated in the core of the Delaware Basin. Permian Resources is headquartered in Midland, Texas.