Associate Geologist

Description

• Creating structure maps, isopach maps, cross sections and pre-drill seismic sections along the well bore to identify geo-hazards, anticipated formation tops, casing points and horizontal target lines
• Creating Geological Prognosis for AFE’s and drilling plans
• Presenting maps and cross sections at the Pre-Spud meetings.  Discuss geo-hazards, casing points, and horizontal target lines
• Geosteering – interpret and integrate near real-time MWD and survey data with geologic model to provide guidance to the drilling and subsurface teams on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis, as needed. 
• Communicating geosteering interpretations to the drilling and directional drilling teams to optimize wellbore placement in the reservoir target objective
• Attending daily drilling meetings and provide updates relating to geo-hazards and geosteering to the team
• Coordinating with Reservoir, Land and Field departments for pad selection and lateral layouts for each drilling unit

• Firm understanding of how to correlate well logs, construct geological maps and cross-sections
• Minimum one-year of geosteering experience (Utica Play preferred)
• Fundamental understanding of rig operations
• Proficient in one or more geosteering software packages
• Quality problem-solving abilities
• Able to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks
• Professionally communicate with other disciplines
• Presentation experience
• Must be a team player, with the ability to interact closely with colleagues and other departments

• Experience in GeoGraphix software
• Experience in Kingdom software
• Experience in StarSteer geosteering software
• On-site rig experience with mud logging or geosteering

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience
• 1-3 years of geosteering experience
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Power Point, Excel and Outlook

• Due to 24-hour drilling operations the job requires the ability to adapt to a flexible sleep/work schedule