The Operations Geoscientist will have a proven track record of wellsite operations across a variety of global basins and petroleum systems, with expertise in the deepwater Gulf of America. The ...
The Operations Geoscientist will have a proven track record of wellsite operations across a variety of global basins and petroleum systems, with expertise in the deepwater Gulf of America. The ...
COOP Engineer
Canonsburg, PA · On-site
This position will include exposure to all facets of the design, supply, installation, and support of wellsite gas production equipment. The student will be an active member of a technically diverse ...
COOP Engineer
Canonsburg, PA · On-site
This position will include exposure to all facets of the design, supply, installation, and support of wellsite gas production equipment. The student will be an active member of a technically diverse ...
Drilling Supervisor
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a wellsite supervisor. Marcellus and or Utica experience Current Well Control certificationNew Tech Global is looking for experienced drilling ...
Drilling Supervisor
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a wellsite supervisor. Marcellus and or Utica experience Current Well Control certificationNew Tech Global is looking for experienced drilling ...
Electrical/Mechanical Field Technician - Downhole Installations
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
This role is ideal for field professionals with strong wellsite experience who want increased technical ownership and a more direct role in shaping field operations. This position requires regular ...
Electrical/Mechanical Field Technician - Downhole Installations
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
This role is ideal for field professionals with strong wellsite experience who want increased technical ownership and a more direct role in shaping field operations. This position requires regular ...
Field Operator - Rover
Midland, TX · On-site
Supporting routine wellsite and workshop tasks under general supervision * Learning to operate, handle, and maintain Drilling Services surface and downhole tools * Rigging up and rigging down ...
Field Operator - Rover
Midland, TX · On-site
Supporting routine wellsite and workshop tasks under general supervision * Learning to operate, handle, and maintain Drilling Services surface and downhole tools * Rigging up and rigging down ...
Cement Equipment Operator
El Reno, OK · On-site
$19 - $22/hr
Step into a high-impact field role where your cementing expertise and mechanical skills keep critical wellsite operations running safely and efficiently. This is a contract position based out of El ...
Cement Equipment Operator
El Reno, OK · On-site
$19 - $22/hr
Step into a high-impact field role where your cementing expertise and mechanical skills keep critical wellsite operations running safely and efficiently. This is a contract position based out of El ...
Electrical/Mechanical Field Technician - Downhole Installations
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
This role is ideal for field professionals with strong wellsite experience who want increased technical ownership and a more direct role in shaping field operations. This position requires regular ...
Electrical/Mechanical Field Technician - Downhole Installations
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $25.75/hr
This role is ideal for field professionals with strong wellsite experience who want increased technical ownership and a more direct role in shaping field operations. This position requires regular ...
Well Engineer
Bend, OR · On-site
$84K - $113K/yr
The Wellsite Engineer at Mazama Energy ("Company"), under the guidance of the Drilling Engineering Manager, is an early-career development role within the drilling engineering team. The position is ...
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Well Engineer
Bend, OR · On-site
$84K - $113K/yr
The Wellsite Engineer at Mazama Energy ("Company"), under the guidance of the Drilling Engineering Manager, is an early-career development role within the drilling engineering team. The position is ...
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General Application Smart Sand Utica Location
Ottawa, IL · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
General Application Smart Sand Utica Location
Ottawa, IL · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
Field Operator - Rover
Midland, TX · On-site
Supporting routine wellsite and workshop tasks under general supervision * Learning to operate, handle, and maintain Drilling Services surface and downhole tools * Rigging up and rigging down ...
Field Operator - Rover
Midland, TX · On-site
Supporting routine wellsite and workshop tasks under general supervision * Learning to operate, handle, and maintain Drilling Services surface and downhole tools * Rigging up and rigging down ...
Trainee Laboratory Technician - Williston, ND 58801
Williston, ND · On-site
$19.90 - $25/hr
This role performs quality assurance testing on products, prepares laboratory reports prior to wellsite service, and assists with additive selection and fluid design. The technician works closely ...
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Trainee Laboratory Technician - Williston, ND 58801
Williston, ND · On-site
$19.90 - $25/hr
This role performs quality assurance testing on products, prepares laboratory reports prior to wellsite service, and assists with additive selection and fluid design. The technician works closely ...
Cement Equipment Operator
Horseheads, NY · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Step into a high-impact field role where your cementing expertise and mechanical skills keep critical wellsite operations running safely and efficiently. This is a contract position based out of ...
Cement Equipment Operator
Horseheads, NY · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Step into a high-impact field role where your cementing expertise and mechanical skills keep critical wellsite operations running safely and efficiently. This is a contract position based out of ...
Supervisor Service 3 NEX
Mill Hall, PA · On-site
Perform wellsite reviews prior to crew arrival * Review and ensure adherence to the Service Quality Plan (SQP) * Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans for operational challenges
Supervisor Service 3 NEX
Mill Hall, PA · On-site
Perform wellsite reviews prior to crew arrival * Review and ensure adherence to the Service Quality Plan (SQP) * Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans for operational challenges
Supervisor Service 3 NEX
Mill Hall, PA · On-site
Perform wellsite reviews prior to crew arrival * Review and ensure adherence to the Service Quality Plan (SQP) * Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans for operational challenges
Supervisor Service 3 NEX
Mill Hall, PA · On-site
Perform wellsite reviews prior to crew arrival * Review and ensure adherence to the Service Quality Plan (SQP) * Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans for operational challenges
Cement Equipment Operator
Williston, ND · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
Operate cementing equipment and high-pressure pumps during wellsite cementing operations. Rig up and rig down cementing units, lines, and associated equipment according to company and site procedures.
New
Cement Equipment Operator
Williston, ND · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
Operate cementing equipment and high-pressure pumps during wellsite cementing operations. Rig up and rig down cementing units, lines, and associated equipment according to company and site procedures.
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Field Operator (Permian)
Midland, TX · On-site
The Field Operator is responsible for the assembly, operation and maintenance of wellsite sand equipment and the execution of frac sand delivery and inventory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Field Operator (Permian)
Midland, TX · On-site
The Field Operator is responsible for the assembly, operation and maintenance of wellsite sand equipment and the execution of frac sand delivery and inventory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Cement Equipment Operator
Strasburg, OH · On-site
$19 - $22/hr
Step into a high-impact field role where your cementing expertise and mechanical skills keep critical wellsite operations running safely and efficiently. This is a contract position based out of ...
Cement Equipment Operator
Strasburg, OH · On-site
$19 - $22/hr
Step into a high-impact field role where your cementing expertise and mechanical skills keep critical wellsite operations running safely and efficiently. This is a contract position based out of ...
General Application Smart Sand Oakdale Location
Oakdale, WI · On-site
$16.50 - $20/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
General Application Smart Sand Oakdale Location
Oakdale, WI · On-site
$16.50 - $20/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
General Application Smart Sand Blair Location
Blair, WI · On-site
$17.75 - $21.50/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
General Application Smart Sand Blair Location
Blair, WI · On-site
$17.75 - $21.50/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
WI · On-site
$18.25 - $22.25/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
WI · On-site
$18.25 - $22.25/hr
Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite solutions to our customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White frac sand and ...
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Sr Operations Geoscientist, Exploration
Houston, TX • On-site
Murphy Oil Corporation
• 5 - 10K employees5,001 - 10,000 employees
Full-time
Posted 27 days ago
Murphy Oil rating
5.2
Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.
Job Summary
This position is part of the Geoscience Operations Team and is responsible for preparing and executing exploration, appraisal, and development wells from Murphy's global portfolio.
The Operations Geoscientist will have a proven track record of wellsite operations across a variety of global basins and petroleum systems, with expertise in the deepwater Gulf of America. The successful candidate will provide operational monitoring and wellsite data delivery for both operated and non-operated drilling projects, working closely with asset teams and various vendors in project planning and execution. The role is responsible for all aspects of well planning and execution from Shallow Hazards Analysis to final Regulatory data delivery.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with wellsite operations, including an understanding of wellsite geologist responsibilities, mudlogging workflows, LWD and wireline tools and data, real-time data monitoring platforms, and well permitting requirements.
A broader understanding of the well planning and execution workflow, including prospect maturation, well location selection, geoscience evaluation requirements, drilling limitations, and vendor capabilities are also advantageous.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a collaborative, team-first mindset who is comfortable managing multiple concurrent well activities in a fast-paced operating environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors are critical.
This position is based in Murphy's Houston corporate office and offers a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week.
Responsibilities
Qualifications/Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Think Beyond Possible
Stay With It
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Geoscience Operations Team and is responsible for preparing and executing exploration, appraisal, and development wells from Murphy's global portfolio.
The Operations Geoscientist will have a proven track record of wellsite operations across a variety of global basins and petroleum systems, with expertise in the deepwater Gulf of America. The successful candidate will provide operational monitoring and wellsite data delivery for both operated and non-operated drilling projects, working closely with asset teams and various vendors in project planning and execution. The role is responsible for all aspects of well planning and execution from Shallow Hazards Analysis to final Regulatory data delivery.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with wellsite operations, including an understanding of wellsite geologist responsibilities, mudlogging workflows, LWD and wireline tools and data, real-time data monitoring platforms, and well permitting requirements.
A broader understanding of the well planning and execution workflow, including prospect maturation, well location selection, geoscience evaluation requirements, drilling limitations, and vendor capabilities are also advantageous.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a collaborative, team-first mindset who is comfortable managing multiple concurrent well activities in a fast-paced operating environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors are critical.
This position is based in Murphy's Houston corporate office and offers a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates Shallow Hazard Analysis projects and resulting Regulatory filings
- Works with the Exploration/Development Team and the Drilling Team to develop well-specific data acquisition plan to deliver well objectives, including:
- Logging suites (LWD / wireline)
- Pressure surveys (MDT, RFT, etc.)
- Fluid samples
- Cuttings sampling (including Biostratigraphic and Geochemical subsets)
- Core (whole/rotary)
- Manages third party subsurface vendors, including wireline engineers, mud loggers, wellsite geologists, and wellsite paleontologists
- Generates daily internal progress reports highlighting operations, cost, and timing
- Communicates with partners daily during well operations
- Ensures all physical samples are appropriately prepared and sent to contractors for further analysis or storage
- Prepares geological end-of-well reports
- Works with IT to ensure that geoscience well reports, composite logs, and other electronic and paper data are captured within the company data system
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Geology/Geophysics or related field
- Minimum 7 years' experience in offshore exploration & development operations in deepwater GoA or international projects with an offshore E&P operator
- Expert understanding of mudlogging and wellsite geology workflows
- Proficiency in LWD and wireline data acquisition is required
- Proficiency in prospect maturation and shallow hazard analysis are beneficial
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Geology, Geophysics or other relevant Earth Science discipline
- 10 years or more experience in oil and gas exploration and development operations preferred
The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
#LI-Hybrid
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
- Respect people, safety, environment and the law
- Follow through on commitments
- Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
- Offer solution
- Step up and lead
- Don't settle for "good enough"
- Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
- Show resilience
- Lean into challenges
- Support each other
- Consider the implications
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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About Murphy Oil
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Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
El Dorado, AR, US
Year founded
1950