Senior Geologist - Oil & Gas Exploration & Drilling

Goodwin Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Geologist to support exploration, development, drilling, and production activities across U.S. onshore oil and natural gas properties, with a focus on shale resource plays.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of geoscience experience, a Master’s degree (or BA with equivalent work history), and hands-on skills in log evaluation, core analysis, geophysics, and field development planning; familiarity with Haynesville, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and Utica

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Bachelor's with comparable work experience
• Knowledge of oil and gas production
• Knowledge of geological exploration techniques
• Familiarity with Haynesville, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, Utica shale plays

Responsibilities

• Complete field studies to identify infill and field extension opportunities and recommend optimum development drilling and completion programs
• Work with engineering teams to assign risk and reserves
• Oversee drilling activities and provide geological support throughout the drilling and completion phases
• Provide technical support to operations, including log evaluation, core analysis, geophysics, and related geological activities
• Prepare geological and geophysical studies as requested
• Stay current with new technology and developments within the oil and gas industry
• Present recommendations through oral presentations, written reports, maps, cross-sections, calculations, and supporting data
• Perform other related duties and special projects as required

Skills

Analytical mindset

Written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Bachelor's degree w/ experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Petra

SMT Kingdom

StarSteer

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Geologist to support exploration, development, drilling, and production activities across U.S. onshore oil and natural gas properties, with a focus on shale resource plays.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of geoscience experience, a Master’s degree (or BA with equivalent work history), and hands-on skills in log evaluation, core analysis, geophysics, and field development planning; familiarity with Haynesville, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and Utica