Job Summary

Continental Resources is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist with a proven track record of asset development, prospect generation, and play fairway analysis in unconventional and conventional reservoirs. This position will be responsible for the generation of new exploration prospects as well as the expansion and development of existing plays.

Collaborates with multi-discipline team of geoscientists, engineers, land and commercial teams to generate development strategy and plans for existing assets. Generates leads and develops them into exploration prospects through interpretation of well logs, scout tickets, and other geological data. Fully competent in standard techniques, procedures, and criteria used in carrying out a sequence of geological tasks. Performs all conventional aspects of work. Has fully qualified utilization of the specific tools required to solve routine problems independently, but may still need guidance to solve more complex problems. Self-starter who requires minimal direct supervision while demonstrating proficiency to impact exploration and asset development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Integrate and interpret multiple geologic, petrophysical, and geophysical parameters into a concise geologic model
Utilize surface and subsurface geotechnical data to generate geologic models through log correlation, cross-section construction, stratigraphic analysis, basic petrophysical analysis, and basic to advanced mapping techniques to characterize petroleum systems and hi-graded play fairways
Participate in strategic peer review sessions to present and refine interpretations and technical analysis to deliver technically vetted, high quality exploration prospects
Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of geoscientists, engineers, land and commercial teams to conduct assessments of strategic opportunities and emerging plays to develop a portfolio of investment opportunities as well as generate development plans for existing assets
Effectively utilize advanced geotechnical software tools in the interpretation process
Convey technical findings through oral presentations and written reports to both upper management as well as peer review presentations
Work in collaborative multi-disciplined environment incorporating a wide variety of data from various sources to develop a team driven interpretation.
Effectively communicate strategy, recommendations, and execution plans for capital programs regarding project funding, data capture, and testing plans
Be a key contributor in the planning, execution and evaluation of exploration wells, subsurface data gathering programs, and integration of industry best practices and latest technology
Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

Advanced Production & Well Test Analysis
Intermediate Structural Mapping
Intermediate Isopach Mapping
Applied Sequence Stratigraphy
Applied depositional model methods and principals
Applied paleogeographic methods and princiapls
Applied core analysis and integration
Applied Petrophysical Log Analysis
Applied data managment and Quality Control
Intermediate Geophysical Principals
Intermediate Geochemical Principals
Intermediate Geomechanical Principals
Intermediate Petroleum Engineering Principals
Unconventional Reservoir Principals
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Earth Sciences from an accredited university or college
Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience with an active exploration and production company
An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited university or college in Geology and/or Geophysics, Physics or Mathematics.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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