New Ventures Geoscientist

Chord Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chord Energy is seeking an experienced and motivated Geoscientist to join its New Ventures team in downtown Houston, Texas. The role evaluates conventional and unconventional subsurface plays and contributes to exploration and development strategy across current assets and prospective plays. The Geoscientist gathers and interprets data, assesses risks, and participates in investment decision-making in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position includes geological and geophysical evaluation of exploration and development opportunities, geological modeling to support exploration and production decisions, assessment of well-performance drivers, and pre-drill risk assessment. The Geoscientist also supports acquisition and divestiture due diligence and business development evaluations, applies data analytics and machine learning methods, maintains internal geologic databases, and communicates analyses and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders. The role is based in Houston, TX, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays available as an option. Level and salary are commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, or a closely related geoscience discipline.
10 or more years of active exploration and production (E&P) experience.
Proficiency with industry-standard geological interpretation software such as Petrel, Kingdom, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience evaluating and developing unconventional resource plays.
Strong cross-functional communication and team-building skills, including the ability to explain complex geological concepts to non-geologists.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Geoscience.
15 or more years of E&P experience, including a strong foundation in conventional play evaluation.
Experience evaluating opportunities across multiple domestic basins and/or international onshore plays; ability to assess subsurface opportunities in new and unfamiliar basins is a plus.
Solid understanding of field operations, drilling, and completion activities.
Hands-on experience working with and interpreting 2D and 3D seismic data.
Familiarity or experience with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technologies and applications.

Responsibilities

Conduct geological and geophysical studies to identify, screen, and evaluate new exploration and development opportunities.
Develop and interpret geological models to support exploration and production decision-making.
Predict subsurface drivers for well performance and help define type curve areas within project areas.
Perform pre-drill execution risk assessments for proposed new drill locations.
Participate in acquisition and divestiture due diligence by providing geological assessments and technical support.
Assist the Business Development Group with subsurface evaluations of deal flow and grassroots opportunities.
Use emerging data analytics and machine learning methods to improve subsurface interpretation and workflows.
Maintain internal geologic databases and ensure data integrity across teams.
Prepare reports, visual presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in organizational best practices, subsurface tools, and evaluation workflows.
Stay current on industry trends, technical advancements, and best practices in petroleum geology and reservoir management.
Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned by management.