Vital Energy stands as a paragon of innovation within the upstream oil and gas sector. As a nexus between state-of-the-art technology and energy resource management, we have transformed the paradigm of operational efficacy through our innovative approaches. Not just a name, but a movement within the industry, Vital Energy epitomizes cutting-edge innovation, setting standards, and leading the charge with solutions that chart the future.

Vital Energy has an opening for an Operations Geologist in our Tulsa Office. This position will report to the Manager of Development & Planning and is responsible for working within a multiple disciplinary team to plan, execute, and evaluate drilling projects in the company's inventory. The successful candidate will be responsible for the evaluation and quality control of real-time geoscience data and using that information to guide decision making. The candidate will also direct geoscience contractors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Subsurface interpretation, generating maps and cross sections
• Oil and gas property evaluation
• Deliver geologic insight and interpretation for daily drilling and completion operations
• Manage geological and geophysical projects and contractors
• Plan and execute drilling projects from location inventory
• Provide geologic understanding for all aspects of the prospect lifecycle (appraisal, drilling, production, and abandonment)
• Assist in well performance and lookback analysis
• Evaluate behind pipe pay potential for uneconomic wells
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve business performance
• Quality control of real-time geologic data
• Occasional field visits to observe and monitor operations

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Two plus (2+) years Petroleum Geology experience
• Master's Degree in Geology preferred
• Permian Basin experience preferred
• Experience with well operations and reservoir characterization
• Experience with geoscience interpretation software, Enverus Subsurface Studio and StarSteer preferred
• Effective team player who takes an active role in team responsibilities
• Strong time management skills
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to work on multiple tasks
• Confidence to make informed decisions based on imperfect datasets
• Curiosity and desire to learn
• Ability to present work and ideas to management

COMPENSATION:

Salary is commensurate with experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of a normal office environment. No environmental hazards are encountered in performance of normal job duties. Occasional visits to site of operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level. Work may require occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying 20-pound objects such as files, documents, boxes, etc. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve standing and walking for brief periods.