What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Operations Geologist position at Flywheel Energy?
Job Summary
The Sr. Operations Geologist delivers accurate, timely geological insights to support safe, efficient, and repeatable well execution across the full well lifecycle. This role is the primary geological contact during operations, integrating subsurface data with drilling, completions, reservoir, and asset development objectives to optimize well placement, reduce risk, and improve performance consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Drill Planning
- Develop geoprogs, well plans, and target maps
- Interpret logs, seismic, and offset data to forecast formations
- Define targets, formation tops, and steering strategies
- Identify risks and geohazards; recommend mitigation
- Ensure high-quality, on-time pre-drill deliverables
Drilling Operations
- Lead real-time geosteering and geological interpretation
- Optimize wellbore placement to maximize reservoir exposure
- Monitor LWD/MWD, mud logs, and gas data
- Provide clear operational updates and recommendations
- Escalate risks and key decisions in a timely manner
Post-Drill Analysis
- Evaluate performance vs. prognosis (zone placement, lateral quality)
- Identify drivers of performance and recommend improvements
- Document lessons learned to enhance repeatability
- Support post-well reviews and offset analyses
Completions & Development Support
- Inform completions design and interval selection
- Partner cross-functionally to integrate subsurface insights
- Support reservoir studies and development optimization
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as geological point of contact for assigned wells
- Work closely with cross-functional teams
- Communicate insights clearly to technical and leadership audiences
- Promote accountability and continuous improvement
Technical Standards & Data Management
- Maintain high-quality, consistent geological data
- Support improvements in workflows, tools, and data systems
Ensure data integrity and accessibility across platforms
Qualifications:Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors in geology or related (required)
- 8 experience required
- Familiarity with industry standard geologic and data analysis software packages required
- Starsteer 'power user' required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 yr's experience preferred
- Master's in Geoology preferred
- Anadarko basin experience preferred