Matador Resources Company

Operations Geologist

Matador Resources Company  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Level Entry Job Location Dallas LBJ - Dallas, TX 75240 Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job Shift Swing

An Operations Geologist’s responsibilities at Matador, in our MAXCOM program (24-hr operations command center), are integral to our corporate success. Aspects of the role include operation geology, geosteering, well planning, collaboration with all asset teams, assisting in post-drilling well reviews, and integration with Drilling, Completion, and Production Engineers to optimize our operations program. Coordination with multi-discipline asset teams offers the opportunity to learn and be part of every facet of our operations, which are supported and monitored by MAXCOM program members. The MAXCOM program fosters the development of technical staff and future leaders while improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operations-focused technical team.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze and interpret geological data to guide drilling operations and make real-time decisions
  • Coordinate mudlogging and on-site personnel to ensure successful geologic data collection
  • Execute geosteering plans for drilling operations to ensure optimal well placement and production
  • Communicate effectively with other departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution of drilling operations
  • Collaborate with drilling engineers to optimize drilling parameters and identify potential risks
  • Direct communication with the Asset Team members to help identify, evaluate, and execute new drilling prospects and opportunities
  • Collaborate with the asset development geologists to plan and execute development drilling programs
  • Monitor well performance and recommend adjustments to optimize production
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and data archiving from drilling operations
  • MAXCOM Work schedule is a rotation of 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts (alternating days and nights)

JOB BENEFITS

Compensation includes industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance incentives, plus medical and dental benefits, 401(k), etc. Details are available upon application.



Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • M.S. Degree in Geology or Geophysics preferred; current student applicants’ graduation dates May 2024-May 2025
  • Previous industry internships or full-time experience preferred; Permian Basin and/or Delaware Basin field operations experience is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented and organized with ability to work in a fast-paced setting and process work rapidly
  • Starsteer, Petrel, and WellView software experience are a plus
Matador Resources Company

About Matador Resources Company

Matador Resources Company (“Matador”) is a Dallas-based, well established, publicly traded, (NYSE:MTDR), independent energy company engaged in exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the US, with a particular emphasis on shale plays and other unconventional plays.

Matador’s current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Matador also operates in the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. Matador has an excellent team of dedicated technical and administrative professionals and a culture of strong performance and financial discipline.

Matador was established as a privately-held company in July 2003 and attracted equity capital from several hundred investors, many of whom were shareholders in its predecessor. On February 2, 2012, shares of Matador’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol MTDR pursuant to its Initial Public Offering.

Matador’s predecessor company, Matador Petroleum Corporation, a privately-held company, was founded in 1988 and was one of the fastest growing oil and gas companies in the United States at the time of its sale to Tom Brown, Inc. in June 2003 for $388 million in an all-cash transaction, having delivered a 21% average annual rate of return for 15 years to its shareholders.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Year Founded
2003
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