Geologist III/Sr - Upstream
WilliamsAbout the role
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
As a Senior Geologist, you influence high-level strategy and drive technical excellence across our most complex and critical development projects. At Williams, your expertise leads multidisciplinary teams, mentors the next generation of geoscientists, and helps set the direction for field development and reservoir management. Embodying our Core Values, you will align business priorities and technical solutions, bringing innovative thinking and seasoned judgment to every challenge.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Guides multidisciplinary teams in delivering integrated subsurface studies, ensuring the highest level of technical rigor and business alignment across large-scale development projects
Oversees the construction, validation, and continuous improvement of 3D static models and volumetric assessments , promoting innovation in geological modeling and data integration
Identifies and prioritizes field development, appraisal, and infill drilling opportunities, supporting investment decisions with robust technical and economic analysis
Collaborates closely with internal and external partners, including geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering, to drive field development planning and asset optimization
Provides strategic recommendations for drilling and resource development, balancing technical insight and commercial considerations to guide top-level decision-makers
Mentors junior and mid-career geologists, providing advanced technical guidance and career development
Ensures the review and quality assurance of technical deliverables, maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Geologist III:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field, with five (5) years of geological related experience within the oil and gas industry
Preferred: Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field; minimum of five (5) years of geological related experience with the oil and gas industry
Geologist Sr:
Required: Bachelors degree in Geology, Geophysics, or related field, with seven (7) years of related geological experience preferably within the oil and gas industry
Preferred: Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or related filed; minimum of seven (7) years of geological related experience preferably within the oil and gas industry
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organization/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Proficiency with advanced geological and modeling software, with robust skills in multidisciplinary data integration and project management
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated success influencing technical standards and project outcomes at the organizational level
Preferred: Prior experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex development projects
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements
Sitting for extended periods
Standing and walking during fieldwork
Light lifting up to 10 lbs
About Tulsa:
Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.
Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue fo
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