Senior Operations Geologist
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES · Oklahoma
📍 Oklahoma City, OKvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-05
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Job Summary
The Senior 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 Senior Operations Geologist is expected to work in conjunction with the exploration, geophysical, and asset 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
Integration with broader asset team to collaborate and optimize geologic operations with technical teams including but not limited to completitons and production engineering
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
Ability to leverage available AI tools to innovate and strengthen operational performance
24/7 availability by phone and email to support ongoing operations
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
Advanced Geosteering Skills
Advanced Understanding of Drilling Parameters
Advanced Understanding of Mudlogging
Advanced Formation Top Correlation
Intermediate Open hole Log Analysis
Intermediate Structural & Isopach Mapping
Intermediate Sequence Stratigraphy
Intermediate Petrophysical Log Analysis
Intermediate Geophysical Principless
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 understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Earth Sciences from an accredited university or college
Minimum of five (5) years of recent geosteering experience
An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
Recent experience with an active exploration and production company preferred
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 opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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