Senior Geologist

REPORTS TO: VP, Geosciences ABOUT WILDFIRE ENERGY: WildFire Energy, LLC is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploitation, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States through the application of modern technology and production optimization. WildFire’s principal assets are located in the Brazos Valley area of the eastern Eagle Ford. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Geologist will be responsible for performing subsurface analysis for various exploitation opportunities, partnering with Reservoir and other multi-disciplinary teams to provide data-backed recommendations for both potential investments and the optimization of existing projects. Strong communication skills, entrepreneurial mind-set, and ability to self-motivate will be key traits to possess. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary task will be to generate field studies and quantify new opportunities Create geologic fairway maps, incorporate mud logs and production mapping, coordinate with reservoir department to quantify commerciality, etc. Analyze and interpret subsurface characterization models for unconventional and conventional reservoir formations, providing geologic support of scheduled drilling operations, as well as recompletion and workover recommendations, review up hole potential for P&A candidates Generate maps for technical use as well as presentations to leadership, communicating identified lithological, mineralogical and petrophysical characteristics impacting reservoir potential and production forecasts Partner with multi-disciplinary teams (drilling, completions, production, reservoir), to provide geological assessments, guide optimized well placement, completion strategies, development planning recommendations and optimized ongoing maintenance The duties described above are a brief summation of the general nature and level of work performed, but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required. This position may be asked to perform other duties/activities as necessary or required. LOCATION: Houston, TX KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Proficiency in the use and application of IHS Market’s Kingdom software, ARCGIS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), and the ability to learn new software or applications, additionally: High standards of accuracy, organization and attention to detail Demonstrated knowledge of upstream geological analysis Highly-driven and self-motivated Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field from an accredited four-year university required, Master’s degree in Geology preferred 10-15 years' experience in oil and gas production function required Specific geologic work experience in the Gulf Coast (Eagle Ford, Austin Chalk, Haynesville, etc.) preferred Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.