Operations Geology Supervisor/Manager

SM-Energy Company•Denver, CO

17h•$195,500 - $309,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Geology Supervisor/Manager provides technical and supervisory leadership for the operations geology function supporting a multi-rig development and exploration drilling program. This role combines hands-on operations geology expertise — Geosteering, well placement, and wellsite/office coordination — with people leadership, budget oversight, and cross-discipline planning for the assigned asset team. The Supervisor mentors and directs operations geologists, partners with the Drilling Department to ensure technically sound and safe execution of drilling programs, and represents operations geology in multi-disciplinary asset team planning and management reviews.

Requirements

Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team of geoscience professionals, including listening to others and motivating teams through unique development/operational challenges in unconventional exploitation
Strong knowledge of geological principles, drilling and engineering procedures/terminology, and relevant analog theories, with the ability to prioritize technical outputs to address challenges for the assigned region
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience geosteering horizontal wells with various geosteering software – StarSteer preferred
High level of experience and technical understanding of key geoscience software and how outputs are generated; experience with Petrel/GGX/Kingdom required, ArcPro, Spotfire and Claude/AI a plus
Ability to analyze log data, correlations, and control points, and generate/oversee geologic maps
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including presenting to upper management
Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills; error-free, detailed work
Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven, with effective and efficient time management skills
Team player with willingness and ability to integrate/collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams toward common goals
Familiarity with the Midland, Delaware and Mavrick Basins, Austin Chalk experience is a plus
B.S. and M.S. degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Geoscience is required.
Minimum of 12+ years of combined wellsite and/or office-based operations geology experience, including demonstrated supervisory, team lead, or mentorship experience.

Nice To Haves

StarSteer preferred
ArcPro, Spotfire and Claude/AI a plus
Austin Chalk experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the operations geology group assigned to the region, including workload allocation, technical guidance, and day-to-day oversight of wellsite and office-based operations geologists
Participate in the performance review process and personnel career development for direct reports; make recommendations on hiring, promotions, or status changes of SM employees and contractors
Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary asset team meetings, driving geotechnical projects and providing discipline-specific input and management of the assigned regional development program
Manage Ops Geo budget, including mud logging projects and Geo-steering contractors
Provide geologic support and oversight for the multi-rig development and exploration drilling program at the asset team level, including pre-drill assessments and integrated drill plans prior to spud
Ensure effective communication with drilling personnel to target intervals dictated by the asset team, providing guidance and geological support as necessary
Oversee monitoring of active drilling progress, including evaluation of directional surveys and geologic data and directional changes in the lateral to maintain geological target zones on long-reach horizontal wells
Coordinate and integrate wellsite and office-related geologic functions across the team; interface and establish best practices with third-party 24-hour steering vendors, and track progress over time.
Ensure technical work from the team is sound and communicated effectively to management, with a specific focus on value impact
Support the asset team in the reserves booking process and discussions, completion recommendations, management reviews, budget planning, and special mapping/science projects
Evaluate alternative development options in collaboration with reservoir characterization, drilling, completions, production, facilities, and land teams
Oversee post-drill summary reports and lookback evaluations of lateral placement; support regulatory efforts as needed
Monitor industry operational activity and remain current on the latest proven technologies and methods for the geoscience discipline; make recommendations accordingly
Support evaluation of asset bolt-on opportunities and coordinate with the Resource Expansion and Business Development teams as needed
Identify, evaluate, and implement changes that increase operational efficiencies across the operations geology function, and track the progress of those efforts
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making that ensures the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Other duties as assigned