Our client is seeking a Geologist to work in Midland, TX for an initial 1-year contract (with possibility of extension) and benefits.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Production Geologist in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Texas Midland Basin Business Unit based in Midland, Texas.

The positions primary responsibilities include:

Well Planning & Permitting

Develops GeoProgs with:

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)

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

Supports 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 Identifies 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

Provides structural interpretation and geosteering input during drilling Flags geologic deviations and recommends adjustments Integrates MWD/LWD data for trajectory optimization

Post-Drill Analysis & Optimization

Performs lookbacks to improve planning and targeting Evaluates wellbore placement accuracy Supports recompletion planning and production enhancement Identifies faulting or mechanical risk features for Completions Collaborates on alternative completion technique evaluation

OBO & Inventory Growth

Participates in technical reviews for trades and OBO assessments Develops geologic summaries for BD Works with SSC and petrophysics to de-risk undeveloped inventory