Senior Business Development Geologist

Devon Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Business Development Professional (Senior Geologist) on the Business Development Team is responsible for conducting advanced geoscience analyses using diverse geologic data for reservoir parameter analysis and formulating subsurface models to enhance reservoir understanding, executing and documenting reviewing regional maps and depositional models, determining lithology and stratigraphy, understanding reservoir performance, identifying required data, and devising efficient workflows for timely project completion. The role utilizes technical expertise to evaluate new opportunities, enhance subsurface geological understanding of play and value drivers and provide technically robust and commercially sound recommendations leading to value creation and growth. The primary function is to evaluate corporate M&A and asset acquisition/divestiture (A&D) opportunities through integrated geoscience, technical, and commercial assessments to support strategic investment decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geosciences, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or any other related discipline and/or commensurate work experience is required.
8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as Business Development or A&D/M&A related Geosciences, Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and/or Operations Geology, Industry experience is preferred.
Geological Modeling
Reservoir Engineering Concepts
Well Log Interpretation and Correlation
Basic Seismic
Basic Machine Learning
Vintage log analysis
Basin Modeling
Rock Mechanics
Sequence Stratigraphy
Sedimentology
Basic Petrophysics
Lithology and Stratigraphy Analysis
Conventional / Unconventional Concepts
Strong proficiency in SMT Kingdom preferred; experience with one or more of the following is also desirable: GIS, FME, Spotfire, Petrel, Trinity, or Petra.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Geology, Geosciences, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or any other related discipline and/or commensurate work experience is preferred.
Professional Geologist License (preferred)
Certified Petroleum Geologist (CPG) (preferred)
Certified Environmental and Engineering Geologist (CEEG) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Work in a collaborative multi-discipline team, presenting to senior leadership often with little notice. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, working effectively within teams by communicating clearly, supporting colleagues, and contributing to shared objectives
Coordinates, executes and documents geological modeling projects, ensuring effective management of scope, while consistently updating and maintaining models with the latest information and data to enhance accuracy and relevance over time.
Reviews regional maps and depositional models for potential formations, verifies visualization and analysis of the geological characteristics, performs detailed geological analyses and applies current stratigraphic correlation and structural techniques to enhance understanding of target formations.
Acquires expertise in evaluating and comprehending the outcomes of both successful and failed drilling attempts for play concepts, develops skills in mapping, constructing play analogs, rock mechanics, detailed data analytics, basic petrophysics, and log correlation
Incorporates various diagnostic techniques including well log, core analysis, seismic, volumetric mapping, and other diagnostics, identifies and logs opportunities missed or overlooked for upside value.
Evaluates geological risk associated with potential deals, ensuring proactive management of geological uncertainties for effective description of potential value loss.
Has proficiency in reservoir geophysics, basin analysis, petroleum systems modeling, applies sequence stratigraphic concepts to calibrate reservoirs, and understands drive mechanisms and maturity levels for optimal performance.
Adheres to environmental and safety standards, ensuring strict compliance, contributing to a secure and sustainable work environment in oil and gas exploration, and fostering a commitment to responsible practices within the industry.