Senior Geoscientist

Gulfport • Oklahoma City, OK

2d

About The Position

The Senior Geoscientist supports Appalachian Basin development through integrated seismic interpretation, subsurface evaluation, and geoscience analysis. The role advances Marcellus and Point Pleasant development planning, subsurface risk assessment, and business development initiatives by integrating 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, structural and stratigraphic analysis, geological, petrophysical, and production data.

The successful candidate translates integrated subsurface interpretations into clear development recommendations that reduce operational risk, improve asset economics, and support disciplined investment decisions. The position partners with cross-functional stakeholders, supports well planning and drilling activities, and promotes continuous improvement, safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related earth science discipline.
• 12 or more years of experience in unconventional reservoir evaluation and development planning within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and reservoir characterization.
• Experience interpreting seismic data and generating seismic-based maps and structural interpretations for development planning.
• Experience supporting horizontal well planning, landing zone selection, and geosteering activities.
• Proficiency with geological and seismic interpretation software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and technical reporting skills, including the ability to communicate complex subsurface concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong knowledge of development geology, reservoir characterization, and integrated asset development practices in unconventional resource plays.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, structural geology, and stratigraphic analysis to evaluate subsurface opportunities and risks.
• Experience supporting horizontal well planning, landing zone optimization, geosteering operations, and development drilling programs.
• Strong analytical and data integration skills, with the ability to synthesize geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and production data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to apply data-driven decision-making to improve development outcomes, reduce operational risk, and enhance asset value.
• Technical leadership skills, including mentoring, influencing stakeholders, and promoting geoscience best practices.
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to partner effectively with geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering, drilling, land, and business development teams.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of Appalachian Basin geology, with expertise in the Marcellus and Point Pleasant formations.
• Advanced seismic integration experience, including interpreting and integrating 2D and 3D seismic data into development programs.
• Business development experience, including evaluation of acquisition opportunities and identification of play step-outs.
• Proficiency with StarSteer, GeoGraphix, and Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Partner with reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, land professionals, and other stakeholders to integrate technical and commercial inputs into asset evaluations, development plans, and business development opportunities.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and production data to characterize reservoirs, assess geological risks, quantify hydrocarbon potential, and support development and investment decisions.
• Use 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, structural geology, and stratigraphic analysis to develop subsurface frameworks, delineate fault architecture and geohazards, and reduce operational risk.
• Support field development strategies, including well planning, landing zone selection, well spacing evaluations, and drilling execution.
• Evaluate relationships between reservoir characteristics, completion effectiveness, and well performance to identify opportunities for improved hydrocarbon recovery and asset value.
• Provide seismic interpretation updates and geological support to operations teams during drilling to inform real-time decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance technical workflows, development outcomes, operational performance, and asset value across the field lifecycle.
• Promote and uphold a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What This Job Offers

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