Wellsite Geologist

Danos, LLC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking two experienced Operations / Wellsite Geologists (Development Geologist II or III) for an office-based role in Houston. These individuals will support development well planning, drilling execution, and well placement activities for unconventional assets. One hire will ideally bring experience in Appalachia assets and the other in South Oklahoma, though strong candidates from other unconventional basins may also be considered.
This role will work closely with remote operations teams and onsite mudloggers to ensure optimal well placement, efficient drilling execution, and integration of geologic data into the broader development strategy.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience as a geoscientist in oil and gas
• Minimum 5 years of experience in unconventional development
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting active drilling operations
• Master’s degree or higher required
• Proficiency in Petra, Kingdom, and Petrel
• Strong data interpretation skills
• Must be comfortable with minimal field travel
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, fit for duty and agility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Appalachia or Oklahoma unconventional assets strongly preferred
• Geosteering experience is a plus, but not required
• Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and execute development plans for unconventional drilling programs
• Support development well planning and well placement activities
• Oversee drilling activities and monitor geologic execution
• Work with remote operations teams and onsite mudloggers to ensure optimal well placement
• Coordinate drilling activities across multiple disciplines, including Land, Regulatory, Reservoir Engineering, and Drilling
• Interpret subsurface and drilling-related geologic data
• Integrate geologic findings into the overall development concept
• Provide geologic support during active drilling operations

What This Job Offers

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