Senior Well Planner

Job Description

Job ID#:

10904

Job Category:

Drilling

Position Type:

Full Time, Regular

The senior well planner will develop the initial well plan (i.e. directional plan) based upon the geological targets and within the guidance as provided by the drilling engineer. Assist the drilling engineer and assigned directional company in developing the initial well plan and meeting the well objectives. Collection and integration of surface plats / surveys, geologic stick figures, type logs, gyro data on pre-set surface casing, directional surveys and/or plats for any offset wells for anticollision calculations, AutoCAD drawings / surveys of unit hard lines and lease boundaries. Work will be applicable for single well or multi-well sites. Will be required to run a Torque and Drag analysis as needed. Act as gatekeeper of well data both for planning purposes and at the end of well process, this includes accuracy of the data, site set ups, well designs, plan drawings, and clearance from all existing wells. Communication and coordination with directional companies including quality assurance and control (QA/QC), ensuring necessary survey files and well summary reports are submitted, and any other necessary items. Update daily survey data and assist the drilling engineer with any ad-hoc request related to the well plan (e.g. anti-collision calculations, projections, sidetracks etc.).

Job Requirements

This position requires a high school or GED equivalent degree; college degree preferred. Additional emphasis on mathematical skills and strong attention to detail is required.

Proficiencies with various software is required:

- MS Office Programs - medium to advance

- AutoCAD - beginner to medium

- Compass Well Planning - medium to advance

- Torque & Drag - minimal to medium

Must be familiar with all aspects of directional drilling, including the planning process, execution aspects as well as understanding of various tools and survey methods. Skills required include but not limited to the following: math, understanding of declination and grid corrections, familiarity with various grid systems, knowledgeable about ellipses of uncertainty, anti-collision and how it can affect the well planning process. Oil and gas understanding from both an operator and service company perspective as it relates to well drilling.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

Min $113,000 / Max $198,000

Benefits and discretionary bonus opportunity details can be found at https://www.eogresources.com/documents/2024_Compensation_and_Benefits_Highlights.pdf

Application deadline: October 25, 2025

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.

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