Technical Lead, US Onshore Subsurface

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.Job SummaryThe Technical Lead, US Onshore Subsurface is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maturing opportunities to execution ready status in a capital efficient manner, ensuring projects are technically sound to support annual production and revenue targets. Key responsibilities include leading a multidisciplinary technical team (Reservoir Engineering, Geosciences) that interfaces with Land, Drilling, Completions, Performance & Planning, Facilities, Production, and Operations Teams, to drive strategic decisions and operational excellence. Involvement in daily rig line optimization and drilling operations is integral, alongside preparing AFEs, management presentations, and weekly project updates. The position also involves aiding career development and mentorship, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture focused on empowerment and technical rigor. Additional duties may be performed as required or assigned.ResponsibilitiesLead the value assurance process to ensure all investment opportunities are reviewed for both technical and financial robustnessAbility to interrogate technical work including reservoir sim, history match and geologic models, DCA, petrophysical analysis, detailed/regional mapping, real-time geosteering Support data consolidation/integration for building models and information sharingProvide technical assurance and mentorship during quarterly reserve review process, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met Work with BD to identify and evaluate opportunities for value creationInterface with various functions to optimize field development and well operationsCollaborate with offset operators and or partners to identify JV and PSA opportunitiesClearly constructs technical stories and strategies, develops concise supporting presentations, and communicates recommendations to senior executivesCollaborate on technical discussions, peer reviews, and mentoring.Develop organizational talent, lead junior staff in G&G and reservoir engineering.Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Masters in Geoscience Minimum 12 years of related technical focused experience and/or training, with direct Onshore experience preferred Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary projects/teams while in a technical roleThe individual is required to take all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.#LI-HybridPURPOSEWe believe in providing energy that empowers people.MISSION We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.VISION We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.VALUES & BEHAVIORSDo Right AlwaysRespect people, safety, environment and the lawFollow through on commitmentsMake it betterThink Beyond PossibleOffer solutionStep up and leadDon’t settle for “good enough”Embrace new opportunitiesStay With ItShow resilienceLean into challengesSupport each otherConsider the implications_________________________________________________________________________________________________Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law SupplementRequisition ID5243- Posted07/30/2026-United States-Texas-Houston-GEO-