Geologist

Dallas, TX based energy focused advisory/investment banking firm is seeking an experienced Geologist to work with and support technical and commercial A&D teams.

The Energy Investment Banking Group is primarily responsible for developing, structuring and executing a broad range of advisory assignments and financial transactions. Our focus is on the upstream oil & gas sector with expertise in acquisitions and divestitures (A&D), private financings, joint ventures and valuation services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will lead geoscience efforts for the team, and handle all geoscience related duties in support of A&D evaluation and execution

Will work closely with the engineering, subsurface, and finance team to assist in divestiture mandates

Will work and communicate closely with clients to present data requirements and collate client information while maintaining strict quality controls on geologic evaluations

Will leverage experience to ensure the technical accuracy of all geologic and subsurface related material produced and presented

Will be responsible for the generation of geoscience materials – including maps, cross-sections, regional geologic studies, volumetric work and other exhibits for pitch books, executive summaries/management presentations, and data room presentations

Represents the team in the receipt of hardware, software, and various information from third party service providers, consultants, and contractors

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Functional oil and gas work of experience: including the planning and execution of oil and gas operations

Must have experience and possess the ability to generate high-quality geologic maps at a high level

Must have experience using public data sources (e.g. Enverus and IHS) to leverage into evaluation

Must have experience with reservoir characterization including log interpretation and basic knowledge of petrophysics for volumetric analysis

Ability to work with client’s multidisciplinary team of geoscience professionals including geologist, geophysicists, petrophysicists, GIS professionals, etc.

Must have general graphic design experience and skills to construct presentations and exhibits in PowerPoint

Capability of managing and analyzing large data sets quickly through Spotfire, Tableau, or other software

Basic knowledge of methods and requirements used in the valuation of producing and non-producing minerals and working interest asset types

Basic understanding of lease operating statements, reserve engineering reports, and reserve categories

Proficient in geologic analyses for both conventional and unconventional reservoirs

Candidate must be commercially oriented and understand the fundamentals of cash flow, economics and rate of return, as well as the ability to assess technical risk qualitatively as well as quantitatively

Advanced PC skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the capability of independent thought and action, and the ability to work with minimal supervision using sound judgment. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization

Strong presentations skills – must be able to present and defend geologic analyses to large groups

Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines in a competent and professional manner

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting

Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct

Proficiency in IHS PETRA

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Experience in other mapping programs (Geographix, Kingdom, Transform, Canvas, ArcGIS, QGIS, Petrel, etc.)

Direct experience in multiple oil and gas basins in the “Lower 48” of the U.S.

Functional oil and gas experience: including operations, exploration, and development

Ability to understand and write computer programming (Python, Java, C#, R, etc.) especially as it pertains to managing and digesting large data sets

Maintains professional society membership and seeks to serve in visible and/or leadership roles in the local community and national organizations

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree with a degree in geology from an accredited University is required

Master’s Degree with an emphasis in geology from an accredited University is preferred

5+ years of relevant industry experience working as a Geologist (must be upstream oil & gas focused)

Relevant A&D experience is preferred, however is not required

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

No applications from professional staffing agencies will be reviewed

Will only respond to qualified candidates

TenOaks Energy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.