Job TitleWell Planning Geologist IIICompensation: $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 / OverviewThe 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
