Associate Geologist

Ascent Resources is seeking an Associate Operations Geologist; we will hire at a level commensurate with experience. This position is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and will report to the Manager – Geological Operations.

This position is responsible for executing all geological responsibilities associated with planning and drilling wells. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the well development planning.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

- Creating structure maps, isopach maps, cross sections and pre-drill seismic sections along the well bore to identify geo-hazards, anticipated formation tops, casing points and horizontal target lines

- Creating Geological Prognosis for AFE’s and drilling plans

- Presenting maps and cross sections at the Pre-Spud meetings. Discuss geo-hazards, casing points, and horizontal target lines

- Geosteering – interpret and integrate near real-time MWD and survey data with geologic model to provide guidance to the drilling and subsurface teams on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis, as needed.

- Communicating geosteering interpretations to the drilling and directional drilling teams to optimize wellbore placement in the reservoir target objective

- Attending daily drilling meetings and provide updates relating to geo-hazards and geosteering to the team

- Coordinating with Reservoir, Land and Field departments for pad selection and lateral layouts for each drilling unit

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Requirements:

- Firm understanding of how to correlate well logs, construct geological maps and cross-sections

- Minimum one-year of geosteering experience (Utica Play preferred)

- Fundamental understanding of rig operations

- Proficient in one or more geosteering software packages

- Quality problem-solving abilities

- Able to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks

- Professionally communicate with other disciplines

- Presentation experience

- Must be a team player, with the ability to interact closely with colleagues and other departments

Preferred:

- Experience in GeoGraphix software

- Experience in Kingdom software

- Experience in StarSteer geosteering software

- On-site rig experience with mud logging or geosteering

Education & Work Experience Required

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience

- 1-3 years of geosteering experience

- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Power Point, Excel and Outlook

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Due to 24-hour drilling operations the job requires the ability to adapt to a flexible sleep/work schedule

Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.