Operations Geologist: Geosteering in Delaware Basin

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

Job summary

Permian Resources seeks an Operations Geologist in Midland, TX to support the Delaware Basin development program. Reporting to the Operations Geology Manager, you will drive geosteering of horizontal wells and integrate with asset geologists, geophysicists, and drilling teams.

You will prepare pre- and post-drill materials, QC survey outputs, and steering profiles while collaborating across disciplines to maximize drilling efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology required.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong geosteering background in unconventional plays.
• Petrophysics and stratigraphy training preferred.
• Creative, self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Geosteering wells in Delaware Basin; pick casing points, KOPs, landing curves; steer lateral section.
• Prepare pre- and post-drill materials, Geo-progs, type logs, and structure maps.
• QC survey plats, Geoprogs, directional plans, and permits before spud.
• Prepare post-drill materials including final steering profile, logs, and formation tops.
• Collaborate with mud loggers and drilling engineers to optimize steering and drilling efficiency.
• Participate in team and corporate technical reviews.
• Supervise 2–4 full-time horizontal drilling rigs.

Skills

Geosteering

Unconventional plays

Well-to-well correlations

Petrophysics knowledge

Drilling collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Kingdom

StarSteer

Job description

Permian Resources seeks an Operations Geologist in Midland, TX to support the Delaware Basin development program. Reporting to the Operations Geology Manager, you will drive geosteering of horizontal wells and integrate with asset geologists, geophysicists, and drilling teams.

You will prepare pre- and post-drill materials, QC survey outputs, and steering profiles while collaborating across disciplines to maximize drilling efficiency.