Expand Energy · 22 hours ago
Sr. Staff Geologist
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expExpand Energy is a dynamic and growing company focused on discovering and developing unconventional oil and natural gas assets. They are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Geologist to generate high-impact growth opportunities by integrating various geological data sets and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Develops new exploration concepts by integrating geological, geophysical, petrophysical and geochemical data sets
Interprets geological, geophysical, or petrophysical information from sources such as seismic data, well logs, mud logs, core samples, fluid samples, or pressure tests
Conducts regional basin-wide assessments of petroleum systems to identify prospective reservoirs
Prepares geological maps, cross-sections, charts or reports to characterize potential opportunities
Collaborates and works closely within a multidisciplinary team to advance prospective projects to investment decisions
Utilizes a strong subsurface knowledge, strategic thinking, economic analysis, risk assessments, and acreage strategies to rank prospects within corporate exploration portfolios
Provides guidance and mentorship to management, Business Unit teams and/or members on various technical subsurface matters
Researches, anticipates, and introduces new emerging exploration trends, technologies and play analogs across the industry to enhance existing plays and future opportunities
Delivers high quality technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to management based on the complete integration of data, project economics and risk analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics or related field
8+ years related work experience
Broad multi-basin/multi-play knowledge base with experience in both conventional and unconventional reservoirs
Proficient in the subsurface basics i.e., structure, sedimentology, geochemistry, and basin modeling
Highly proficient in the petroleum system elements and the workflows involved in exploring for new oil and gas opportunities
Proficient in geologic risk analysis, volumetric assessments, and managing geologic uncertainty
Experienced at play and prospect generation
Skilled at subsurface mapping and well log cross-section generation
Proficient in petrophysical outputs and the utilization of the data for prospect generation
Well-versed and comfortable utilizing multiple subsurface data types i.e., 2D and 3D seismic, open hole well logs, mud logs, side wall and whole cores, pressure data, geochemical data, production data, well test data
Enhanced knowledge of logging tools, measurement and quality control of logging jobs
Proficient in utilizing geologic databases and interpretation software with preferred experience using Kingdom
Experienced in the development of play entry strategies and a strong understanding for lease acquisitions and terms
Highly experienced in economic evaluation of prospects and recommending investment decisions
Skilled at making presentations and relating to a technical or non-technical audience
Preferred
Master's degree - from accredited university - Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics or related field
Benefits
Extremely competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Expand Energy
Expand Energy is the nation’s largest natural gas producer, powered by dedicated and innovative employees.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase