Well Planning Geologist III

Well Planning Geologist IIICompensation $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 ResponsibilitiesCorrelate and refine target windows for horizontal well planning using logs, subsurface data, and offset wellsDevelop and deliver well-planning products: Target mapsStructure mapsCross sectionsTarget window definitionsSupport drilling teams through pre-spud planning and execution alignmentIdentify geologic variability and communicate risks and constraints to execution teamsIncorporate offset well results and lessons learned into future planningContinuously improve well planning templates and targeting workflowsEnsure execution learnings are fed back into development decisionsInterface across multidisciplinary teams (drilling, completions, reservoir, geoscience)QualificationsMaster's degree in Geoscience (preferred)Strong unconventional oil & gas experience (Midland Basin preferred)Proven experience in well planning and geologic operationsSoftware: Kingdom (required)Petrel (preferred)Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsAdditional DetailsSubmittal Deadline: 5/8/2026A&D Classification: Risk SensitiveWork Type: Office-based (no allowances)Interview: Zoom 45 minutes