Operations Geologist

Job Summary

The Senior Operations Geologist’s primary responsibility is planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting all geologic and geosteering activities for one or more horizontal drilling rigs in assets operated by Continental Resources. In addition, the Senior Operations Geologist is expected to work in conjunction with the exploration, geophysical, and asset teams to prepare for future development and exploration projects throughout the company's operational areas. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed planning to create geological prognoses for permitting and drilling of horizontal wells
• Collaboration with exploration and development geologists to support the asset team with correlations, mapping and prospecting
• Collaboration with geophysical staff, incorporating seismic data into well planning, hazard mitigation, and risk assessment
• Geosteering of horizontal wells utilizing StarSteer or similar software, incorporating all available data for efficient and informed decision-making
• Integration with broader asset team to collaborate and optimize geologic operations with technical teams including but not limited to completitons and production engineering
• Oversight and frequent communication with mud loggers and remote geosteering teams
• Communication and collaboration with drilling engineering and directional drilling teams
• Post-drill assessment of hazards and learnings to improve operational efficiency and safety
• Ability to leverage available AI tools to innovate and strengthen operational performance
• 24/7 availability by phone and email to support ongoing operations
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Geosteering Skills
• Advanced Understanding of Drilling Parameters
• Advanced Understanding of Mudlogging
• Advanced Formation Top Correlation
• Intermediate Open hole Log Analysis
• Intermediate Structural & Isopach Mapping 
• Intermediate Sequence Stratigraphy
• Intermediate Petrophysical Log Analysis
• Intermediate Geophysical Principless
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
• Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Earth Sciences from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent geosteering experience
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience with an active exploration and production company preferred
• Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Geology and/or Geophysics, Physics or Mathematics.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.