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Original Job Post

Oxy · 2 days ago

Operations & Development Geologist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Must be an exceptional teammate, willing and able to collaborate, contribute, and learn new skills.

Geo-steer horizontal wells in a 24/7 operation and work with contractors to oversee interpretations, communications, and decisions.

Interpret 3D seismic and incorporate findings with other reservoir drivers and requirements from development, subsurface characterization, and drilling teams to ensure successful execution of horizontal wells.

Efficiently produce subsurface interpretations, incorporate all available data for effective planning, targeting, and well placement.

Effectively communicate and build strong working relationships with geologists/geophysicists in asset team, drilling personnel, MWD and directional crews, land teams, etc.

Provide timely and accurate post-well documentation and geologic data management.

Create accurate geo-prognosis for permit well plans.

Develop and improve geoscience workflows for better technical results and efficient data transfer between teams and disciplines.

QC and interpret mud log, LWD, and directional survey data from the field.

Assist in the standardization and oversight of geo-steering operations, mudlogging, wireline logging, and general wellsite geology.

Collaborate with other assets to share knowledge and provide horizontal operations support.

Geologic development planning within a designated area of interest.

Ensure areas are properly planned while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver executable inventory.

Produce development scenarios to best meet the needs of surface land, mineral land, reservoir characterization, regulatory, and execution timing.

Tracking progress, results, and accountability through the development process to ensure on-time delivery.

Lead development optimization projects across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualification

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Operations geologyHorizontal drillingGeosteeringDecision spaceStarsteerTechnical toolkitsMulti-disciplinary teamProblem-solvingDependabilityDedicationInitiativeEnergyCreativityInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityEmotional intelligenceCommunicationPresentationProject ManagementData Collection3D ModelingLeadership

Required

Minimum of 5-years’ experience in Operations Geology

Proficient in all aspects of horizontal drilling & geosteering

Proficient in Decision Space (DSG), and StarSteer or similar technical toolkits

High level of dependability, dedication, initiative, energy, creativity, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and an ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills with experience working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team

Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)

Ability to efficiently learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Geology or Geophysics with relevant experience

Preferred

Proficient planning and overseeing operational side of data collection programs including logging, cuttings sampling, whole core and fiber optic installation

Strong project manager, able to hold healthy accountability and deliver projects

Proficient at building 3D velocity models

Experience creating & interrogating 3D geomodels

Peer leadership skills and the ability to achieve work through others

Benefits

Health Insurance

Company

Oxy

Glassdoor

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Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa.

Founded in 1920

Houston, Texas, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.oxy.com

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