Production Geologist

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Opportunity Snapshot:

- Compensation: $80/hour

- Location: Midland, Texas

- Assignment Duration: 12 months+ - Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+

- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

Qualifications:

- MS in Geology or Geophysics preferred, BS in Geology or Geophysics required

- A minimum of 2 years of experience in related position and ideal candidate would have field experience

- Skilled in geologic software and mastery of geosteering applications (StarSteer, Geographix and ArcGIS), as well as core functions of Microsoft suites

- Experience in unconventional reservoirs and operations experience is required

- Excellent interpersonal skills needed for interfacing with all levels of employees within the organization and members of the industry

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative team environment tackling complex subsurface problems. Strong communication skills and capability to explain complicated geologic concepts to people without a geologic background

Responsibilities:

- Well Planning & Permitting

- Target interval justification and pay selection Mineralogy (Quartz, TOC, clay typing) Surface-to-target trajectory and shallow hazard mapping SNDR/GYBG flow depth and charge assessments Clearfork water sensitivity alerts (clay stabilizer needs)

- Collaborate with SSC and Drilling on trajectory feasibility Land and Regulatory for permits and hazard avoidance Applies facies analysis and RMD for target and window selection

- Provide geosteering support and real-time drilling input DSU Design & Development Strategy

- Support DSU design with geologic inputs on Bench targeting, landing strategy, and stacking Intra-unit structure and reservoir variability Parent/child risk and depletion impact SWD Planning & Permitting

- Identify SWD zones with containment integrity Prepares W-14 support documents (logs, maps, fault analysis) Supports AOR and permitting coordination with Water Strategy and Regulatory Drilling Execution Support

- Provide structural interpretation and geosteering input during drilling Flags geologic deviations and recommends adjustments Integrates MWD/LWD data for trajectory optimization Post-Drill Analysis & Optimization

- Perform lookbacks to improve planning and targeting Evaluates wellbore placement accuracy

- Support recompletion planning and production enhancement Identifies faulting or mechanical risk features for Completions

- Collaborate on alternative completion technique evaluation OBO & Inventory Growth

- Participate in technical reviews for trades and OBO assessments

- Develop geologic summaries for BD Works with SSC and petrophysics to de-risk undeveloped inventory

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.