Well Planning Geologist III

Job Title Well Planning Geologist III Compensation: $150/hr (1099) Location: Spring, TX 77389 Schedule: 5/2, 40 hours per week Target Start Date: ASAP Submittal Deadline: 7/10/26 A&D Classification: Risk Sensitive Scope / Overview The Operations / Wellsite Geologist III will support unconventional well planning activities focused on horizontal development programs. This office-based role is responsible for refining target windows, delivering well planning products, and partnering with drilling and development teams to optimize well placement and execution. Key Responsibilities Correlate and refine target windows for horizontal well planning using subsurface interpretations, logs, and offset well data Develop well planning deliverables including target maps, structure maps, cross sections, and target windows Support drilling execution teams through pre-spud planning and execution alignment Identify local geologic variability and communicate operational risks and constraints Incorporate offset well results and lessons learned to improve well planning templates Ensure execution learnings are integrated into future development targeting decisions Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across geology, drilling, completions, and development Required Experience Mid to advanced experience in unconventional oil and gas operations Previous experience in well planning and geologic operations Midland Basin experience preferred Strong understanding of horizontal well planning and subsurface interpretation Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Education & Certifications Master's degree in Geoscience preferred Software Requirements Kingdom – Mandatory Petrel – Preferred Additional Details Office-based role with no allowances or per diem Zoom interview process (45-minute Meet & Greet) One-year contract with potential for extension #J-18808-Ljbffr