Petroleum Geologist

Nexus Energy Partners • Tulsa, OK

5d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Petroleum Geologist to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President and Lead Geologist. As a non-operated investor, Nexus creates value through disciplined subsurface evaluation and capital allocation. Our team evaluates opportunities across the basin and invests alongside high-quality operators. This role plays a central part in identifying opportunities, evaluating risk, and making recommendations that guide the company’s investment decisions. We are looking for a geologist who thinks like an investor and is comfortable making recommendations in ambiguity. Working closely with our Engineering, Land, and Business Development teams, the Geologist will identify and assess subsurface opportunities, support A&D activities, and provide technical insights that inform strategic investment decisions. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of upstream experience, with a blend of exploration or evaluation work and operational data analysis, along with strong Mid-Continent knowledge and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in upstream oil & gas, with meaningful exposure to both exploration/evaluation and operational data analysis
• Experience in a non-operated, investment, or evaluation-focused role
• Direct experience in the Mid-Continent is required (additional experience in other basins is preferred)
• Strong background in regional and basin-wide evaluations
• Experience in making investment or developmental recommendations based on subsurface interpretations
• Proficiency with well log correlation and subsurface mapping tools; proficiency in SMT Kingdom is highly preferred.
• Comfortable integrating geological data with engineering, land, and production information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with a strong ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset with the willingness to adapt and make informed decisions in uncertain or evolving environments
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities independently.
• Must reside within commuting distance to Tulsa, OK or be willing to relocate

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of data visualization tools or database management systems (e.g., Spotfire, ArcGIS, Power BI) is preferred.
• Comfort with using generative AI tools to streamline routine tasks and support critical thinking

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize investment opportunities across the basin
• Evaluate prospects by integrating subsurface mapping, petrophysical analysis, and production trends
• Develop and present clear technical geological assessments and recommendations on investment opportunities, including risk, upside potential, and reserve estimation support in collaboration with the Engineering
• Evaluate operator development strategies, drilling results, and completion practices to understand how operator execution affects investment outcomes
• Evaluate emerging plays by staying ahead of industry trends and competitor activity
• Interpret public and proprietary well data to assess reservoir performance, formation variability, and operator best practices
• Monitor the performance of the company’s non-operated portfolio, helping to identify trends in operator behavior, development strategy, and well performance that influence future investment decisions
• Integrate geological data with petrophysical, engineering, and land insights on new well data, completions, and emerging trends
• Collaborate with the Geology team to translate geological insights into clear investment recommendations
• Engage with operator partners to request data, validate geological assumptions, and provide technical input
• Partner with Land and Engineering teams to provide geological context that guides strategic decisions
• Prepare technical slides and summaries for the management team

Benefits

• This position offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.
• The base annual salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000, depending on experience, including participation in our annual bonus program.
• The total cash compensation includes base salary and employer-paid benefits for Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision, as well as an employer-paid HSA.
• This position also offers participation in our equity program after the first year.
• Nexus offers unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and is committed to fostering a culture of team connection through regular retreats and other engagement opportunities.
• Compensation packages are determined based on individual skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Nexus Energy Partners also offers a 401(k) matching program, along with external and in-house professional development opportunities, a quarterly wellbeing stipend, and other company-wide benefits.

What This Job Offers

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