Wellsite Geologist (Well Planning Geologist) III

Spring, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title
Wellsite Geologist (Well Planning Geologist) III
Compensation
$150/hr
Location
Spring, TX
Schedule
5/2 – 40 hours/week
Target Start Date
ASAP
Scope
Overview
Unconventional Well Planning Geologist responsible for subsurface interpretation, target definition, and delivery of well planning products to support horizontal drilling programs. Role supports both planning and execution alignment with drilling teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Correlate and refine target windows for horizontal well planning using logs, subsurface data, and offset wells
  • Develop and deliver well-planning products:
    • Target maps
    • Structure maps
    • Cross sections
    • Target window definitions
  • Support drilling teams through pre-spud planning and execution alignment
  • Identify geologic variability and communicate risks and constraints to execution teams
  • Incorporate offset well results and lessons learned into future planning
  • Continuously improve well planning templates and targeting workflows
  • Ensure execution learnings are fed back into development decisions
  • Interface across multidisciplinary teams (drilling, completions, reservoir, geoscience)
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Geoscience (preferred)
  • Strong unconventional oil & gas experience (Midland Basin preferred)
  • Proven experience in well planning and geologic operations
  • Software:
    • Kingdom (required)
    • Petrel (preferred)
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Additional Details
  • Submittal Deadline: 5/8/2026
  • A&D Classification: Risk Sensitive
  • Work Type: Office-based (no allowances)
  • Interview: Zoom – 45 minutes
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