Geophysicist- Pittsburgh, PA

On-site

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

PBU Geology

Job description

Coterra is hiring a Geophysicist for our Pittsburgh, PA office.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Geophysicist at Coterra, you will be responsible for drilling and completions planning/execution in a collaborative team setting, as well as generating inventory growth. You will be actively involved with the planning and implementation of our horizontal exploration and development plans. You will work closely with other Geoscientists, Geosteering Specialists, Engineers, Drilling, completions, and field staff to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the well plans to optimize the success of Coterra’s drilling programs. Expectations will be to work alongside corporate technology to participate in and integrate advanced analysis projects into operational decision making. This is an Excellent opportunity to grow with a leading exploration and production company. This position is located on site in our office in Pittsburgh, PA and will report to the Geology Manager.

Job requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Map and communicate geological and geophysical risk and resource analyses

Analyze and integrate 2D/3D seismic data to support development, production, and exploration activity with high-quality subsurface characterization and visualization

Apply geophysical techniques to assess drilling hazards, reservoir quality, and structural integrity to minimize risk and enhance decision-making

Utilize various software platforms and workflows for improving seismic products in house, inversion, AVO analysis, and attribute interpretation to help create value

Work closely with geologists, engineers, and land professionals to develop comprehensive maps and cross sections to visualize the subsurface in support of well planning and field development and strategies

Provide technical guidance and support for seismic acquisition, data licensing, and integration of new surface or subsurface geophysical technology

Works well in a team environment but can also work independently with minimal supervision

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be a passionate self-starter and team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Practical knowledge and experience with unconventional resource plays, with some Marcellus experience preferred

Proficient with Kingdom and Geographix/Petra is required

Exposure to Spotfire, ESRI, Microsoft Office Suite is preferred

Excellent familiarity with industry aspects such field development and well planning, drilling/wellsite operations, wireline logging, completions/geomechanics/DFIT’s, and seismic data interpretation and manipulation

Experience in interpreting seismic inversion products

Experienced in creating standard geological work products

Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate degree, Masters degree in Geology or Geophysics

YEARS OF EXPEREINCE

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Upstream Oil and Gas

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMAND

Work is typically performed indoors in an office environment. Incumbents must be able to perform work which includes typing, sitting and standing. If incumbent visits operations worksite, personal protection equipment, including head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame-resistant clothing is required. Safety rules including OSHA and DOT requirements are strictly enforced. Employees must be willing to travel, and work extended hours on short notice.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10% Travel will be required for mandatory meetings, training, visit to the corporate Houston office, and visits to field locations.

ABOUT COTERRA ENERGY

Coterra Energy Inc. was formed in October 2021 as the result of a merger between Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Cimarex Energy. By merging, the two legacy companies have created one entity full of talented people with decades of experience in the energy industry. Our team is passionate about delivering reliable energy to all and achieving environmental excellence while doing so. We embrace innovation and technology and encourage an atmosphere of open dialogue between employees and leadership.

EEO-1 STATEMENT

Coterra Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.