Job Summary

The Operations Geologist’s primary responsibility is planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting all geologic and geosteering activities for one or more horizontal drilling rigs in assets operated by Continental Resources. In addition, the Operations Geologist is expected to work in conjunction with the exploration and geophysical teams to prepare for future development and exploration projects throughout the company's operational areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed planning to create geological prognoses for permitting and drilling of horizontal wells

• Collaboration with exploration and development geologists to support the asset team with correlations, mapping, and prospecting

• Collaboration with geophysical staff, incorporating seismic data into well planning, hazard mitigation, and risk assessment

• Geosteering of horizontal wells utilizing StarSteer or similar software, incorporating all available data for efficient and informed decision-making

• Oversight and frequent communication with mud loggers and remote geosteering teams

• Communication and collaboration with drilling engineering and directional drilling teams

• Post-drill assessment of hazards and learnings to improve operational efficiency and safety

• 24/7 availability by phone and email to support ongoing operations

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Basic Geosteering Skills

• Basic Understanding of Drilling Parameters

• Basic Understanding of Mudlogging

• Basic Formation Top Correlation

• Basic Open hole Log Analysis

• Basic Structural & Isopach Mapping

• Basic Sequence Stratigraphy

• Basic Petrophysical Log Analysis

• Basic Geophysical Principles

• Action-oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization

• Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying the understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Earth Sciences from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent geosteering experience

• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience with an active exploration and production company preferred

• Proficient using StarSteer and GeoGraphix geologic software

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Geology and/or Geophysics, Physics or Mathematics

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.

Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.