What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geologist IV, Drilling & Completions position at CIVITAS RESOURCES INC?
Summary of Position:
Operations Geologist IV supports the operations team in developing Civita’s assets. This role oversees geological activities during horizontal drilling, performs log correlations (open-hole, gamma, and mud logs), and creates maps to describe the stratigraphic and structural characteristics of formations within and surrounding the company’s assets. The position involves updating maps to reflect changes in geological interpretations, guiding active drilling operations, and contributing to the evaluation of future drilling opportunities.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Well Planning and Execution: Serve as an independent professional providing expertise in well planning and execution for complex geological projects.
- Data Integration: Analyze and integrate geological and geophysical data to design and implement accurate well plans, ensuring targeting objectives are met. Provide recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
- Geologic Oversight: Manage geologic drilling activities for all horizontal rigs on CIVI properties, including on-site supervision as needed (24/7) to ensure proper placement of casing points and target zone identification throughout the wellbore.
- Database Management: Maintain a comprehensive geologic database for all horizontal drilling locations, incorporating geological, engineering, and geophysical criteria for post-drill analysis and production comparisons (daily outputs and EURs).
- Compliance and Safety: Follow safe operating practices and ensure compliance with CIVI’s environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Mentorship: Assist in mentoring and training junior-level staff.
- Standards Adherence: Ensure all work aligns with CIVI’s established standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for interpreting complex geological data.
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
- Adaptability: Flexible and capable of managing multiple tasks in dynamic project environments.
Education & Experience:
- Required Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in operations geology required.
- Technical Proficiency Required:
- Experience with geological software such as Geographix/GVERSE and StarSteer.
- Familiarity with well-logging tools and geosteering technologies.
- Advance d proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Travel & Additional Requirements:
- Work Location: Work is performed at both field and office locations.
- Schedule: Traditional 40-hour workweek or an alternative schedule of 9-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and 4-hour workdays on Friday, as business needs allow and with manager approval.
- Travel required to the Civitas field locations.
- Civitas is a drug free workplace. All offers to successful candidates will be subject to successful background check and drug screen.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees.
- Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment.
- Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans.
- Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay.
- Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Fitness and tuition reimbursements.
- Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives.
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
- Paid parental leave.
- Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation.
- Employee assistance program.
- Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees.
Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| AMOUNT OF TIME | |||
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 | |
Stand | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Walk | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Sit | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Use hands & fingers | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Reach with hands & arms | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Climb or balance (includes ladders) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Bending, kneel, squatting or crawling | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Talk or hear | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
Wear personal protective equipment. (e.g. respirator, fire resistant clothing) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Weight Lifted |
☐ Up to 10 lbs. |
☒ Up to 25 lbs. |
☐ Up to 50 lbs. |
☐ Up to 100 lbs. |
☐ More than 100 lbs. |
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| AMOUNT OF TIME | |||
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 | |
Work near moving mechanical parts | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Work in high, precarious places | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Fumes or airborne particles | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Toxic or caustic chemicals | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Outdoor weather conditions (heat & cold) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Loud Noise (conveyor systems, mechanical equip, etc.) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.
Base Pay Range: $185,000 - $200,000
Civitas Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Application Deadline:
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Civitas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Civitas in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Civitas has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Civitas and Civitas will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Salary : $185,000 - $200,000
