RWDY Inc.

Development Geologist

RWDY Inc.  •  $100/hr  •  Spring, TX (Onsite)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title
Development Geologist
Compensation
$100/hr
Requisition
41055VC
Location
Houston, TX – Spring Campus
Schedule
5/2 (40 hrs/week, in office)
Target Start Date
ASAP May 2026Scope
Development Geologist – Delaware Basin
Experience Level: Mid Career (5+ Years)
Department: Permian Business Unit
Reports To: Delaware NM-North Geoscience Supervisor
The Development Geologist will provide technical leadership to support drilling, development planning, & reservoir optimization across Delaware Basin assets. This role integrates geological, petrophysical, geomechanical, geochemical, & engineering datasets to identify development targets, optimize well placement, & drive continuous improvement in multi bench, high complexity reservoirs.Key Responsibilities
Subsurface Interpretation & Modeling
  • Interpret well logs, core, cuttings, seismic, & production trends across key Delaware benches
  • Evaluate reservoir quality trends, TOC trends, porosity/permeability distributions, overpressure systems, & geomechanical contrast between benches
  • Build & maintain high resolution subsurface models capturing structural complexity, rock-fabric heterogeneity, & facies changes
Development Planning & Optimization
  • Recommend drilling targets & development plans for multi well pads (bench selection, landing depth, spacing/stacking)
  • Assess reservoir connectivity, depletion, & parent/child interference
  • Analyze offset well results & integrate geological models with reservoir & completions engineering
Operational & Geosteering Support
  • Provide real-time support for geosteering active wells as needed
  • Develop well prognoses, geo hazard maps, & structural predictions
  • Conduct post-drill analysis to validate interpretations & update models
Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with reservoir engineers on depletion modeling, pressure analysis, & EUR forecasting
  • Coordinate with execution teams to minimize NPT & optimize designs
  • Present technical findings, risks, & development recommendations to asset & technical leadership
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geosciences, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of unconventional development geoscience experience
  • Proficiency in subsurface interpretation tools (Petrel, Kingdom, or similar)
  • Demonstrated experience supporting unconventional drilling operations
  • Strong understanding of mixed clastic carbonate systems, reservoir performance drivers, & multi-phase fluid behavior
Preferred
  • Direct Delaware Basin experience with bench-level familiarity
  • Seismic interpretation experience
  • Geo-cellular modeling workflows within Petrel
Additional Requirements
A&D Requirement
Safety Sensitive
Allowances
Reimbursable travel when required – Booked through BCD
No per diem will be offered for this role
RWDY Inc.

About RWDY Inc.

At RWDY, we're here to make a difference in the energy sector. We offer personalized consulting services that go beyond just expertise. Our consulting services prioritize people over everything else, whether you're a consultant seeking opportunities in completions, drilling, safety, or multi-skilled operations, or an operator searching for expert professionals. Partnering with leading operators nationwide, we focus on building relationships grounded in trust, understanding, and shared success. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
2000
Website
rwdyinc.com
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