Staff Petrophysicist

Job Summary

As a Staff Petrophysicist, you will provide expert analysis and interpretation of subsurface geological data to support reservoir evaluation and development. This role involves leading projects, developing petrophysical models, and offering technical solutions to enhance hydrocarbon recovery. You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead petrophysical evaluations and reservoir studies.
• Integrate petrophysical data with geological and engineering information.
• Develop and implement advanced petrophysical techniques.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Production & Well Test Analysis, Open Hole Wireline Acquisition and Interpretation Principles, MWD/LWD Acquisition, Operations and Interpretation Principles

• Advanced Data Acquisition Planning, Execution, and Integration and predicting and curing of missing or bad data
• Advanced Conventional & Unconventional Formation Evaluation

• Advanced Routine Core Analysis and Tight Rock Core Analysis Principles

• Intermediate Rock and Fluid Analysis Principles
• Intermediate Statistics and Data Visualization Techniques
• Intermediate deterministic and probabilistic modeling methods
• Fundamentals of Cased Hole Analysis, Production Log Analysis, Borehole Imaging and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• Basic Coding, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Principles
• Applied Data Loading/Management Quality Control
• Applied Geologic Principles and Analysis, Geophysical Principles, Geochemical Principles, Geomechanical Principles, Petroleum Systems Principles, and Petroleum Engineering 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 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.
• Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Earth Sciences or Engineering from an accredited college or university or 8-10 years experience in an industry petrophysical job role.

• Ability to span exploration and production life cycle job functions.
• International subsurface reservoir characterization and petrophysical experience is preferred.

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.