Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Drilling, Earth Sciences, Geology, Oil and Gas, Operational Communications, Operations Planning, Product Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Spring, TX
POSTED
Today
Job Title Well Planning Geologist III Compensation: $150/hr (1099) Location: Spring, TX 77389 Schedule: 5/2, 40 hours per week Target Start Date: ASAP Submittal Deadline: 7/10/26 A&D Classification: Risk Sensitive
Scope / Overview The Operations / Wellsite Geologist III will support unconventional well planning activities focused on horizontal development programs. This office-based role is responsible for refining target windows, delivering well planning products, and partnering with drilling and development teams to optimize well placement and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Correlate and refine target windows for horizontal well planning using subsurface interpretations, logs, and offset well data
Develop well planning deliverables including target maps, structure maps, cross sections, and target windows
Support drilling execution teams through pre-spud planning and execution alignment
Identify local geologic variability and communicate operational risks and constraints
Incorporate offset well results and lessons learned to improve well planning templates
Ensure execution learnings are integrated into future development targeting decisions
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across geology, drilling, completions, and development
Required Experience
Mid to advanced experience in unconventional oil and gas operations
Previous experience in well planning and geologic operations
Midland Basin experience preferred
Strong understanding of horizontal well planning and subsurface interpretation
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills