Operations Geologist — Well Planning & Drilling (Houston)

Walker Elliott; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well planning support

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Geology knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Geographix

Job description

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.