Operations Geoscientist II

EOG Resources • Denver, CO

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About The Position

EOG Resources is seeking a talented and driven Operations Geologist to join its Denver team. The role is responsible for geosteering horizontal wells in real time using a variety of tools and techniques to support optimal wellbore placement. The Operations Geologist works closely with geologists, drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and mud loggers, contributing to technical decision-making from planning through execution.

The position involves direct communication with field personnel during operations and requires an understanding of drilling rig operations, directional drilling principles, and mud logging practices. The successful candidate interprets subsurface data in real time, provides technical analysis, and makes timely, accurate decisions in a fast-paced environment. Since drilling operations run continuously, flexibility to work off-hours, nights, and weekends is required as needed. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work off-hours, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Experience or knowledge in well planning, drilling rig operations, geosteering techniques, and mud logging practices is considered a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience geosteering horizontal wells is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in well planning, drilling rig operations, geosteering techniques, and mud logging practices.

Responsibilities

• Geosteer horizontal wells in real time to support optimal wellbore placement.
• Use a variety of tools and techniques to guide wellbore placement.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and mud loggers on technical decisions from planning through execution.
• Interface directly with field personnel during operations.
• Interpret subsurface data in real time and provide technical analysis.
• Make confident, accurate, and timely decisions in a fast-paced operating environment.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity; benefits details are provided in the linked compensation and benefits highlights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level