26-165.B1 - Manager - A&D Geology

Company: Hilcorp Energy
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Interprets, integrates, and evaluates subsurface geologic data to evaluate oil and gas acquisition and development opportunities for the company. Essential Job Responsibilities: Identifies exploration opportunities and quantifies development targets on producing property acquisitions; supports A&D evaluations engineer in team evaluation of property acquisitions and reserve bookings. Present materials to senior management that include geological context, subsurface risk, development upside, emerging plays, and commercial considerations. Creates executive-level presentations that clearly communicate asset evaluation findings, key assumptions, and investment recommendations to senior management Conducts strategic research on target geological areas, target companies, industry dynamics, and macro trends to support ad hoc projects and strategic planning initiatives Participate in data rooms and maintain employee confidence and protect corporate assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential. Interprets and evaluates subsurface geologic data to construct integrated maps, cross sections, and other geologic displays defining subsurface structure, reservoir geometries, net sand and pay, hydrocarbon pore volume and other essential economically significant interpretations. Obtains, manipulates, and interprets computer databases and mapping programs consistent with established company mapping standards. Obtains and interprets well log correlation and interpretation, petrophysical analysis, interpretation of seismic data, field specific geologic interpretation of known producing traps and trap types, structure and producing intervals to define drilling, recompletion, and workover economic objectives. Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Other Job Responsibilities: Supervises and directs the work of other departmental staff to accomplish the objectives of the department and company. Maintains employee confidence and protects corporate assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications: Fifteen (15) years minimum experience in geological oil and gas development and/or exploration, and a proven ability to generate multiple investment opportunities. Experience in multiple basins. Working knowledge and some practical experience of the role and job responsibilities of Reservoir and Operations Engineers, Landmen, and other company professionals in order to accomplish team goals. Ability to integrate and synthesize geologic interpretations to generate economically justified investment opportunities for the company. Ability to accurately solve problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner. Project management, administrative, and organizational skills. Ability to evaluate large volumes of data in a short time period and synthesize the material into a concise, cogent interpretation for presentation to Senior Management Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: PETRA or other Geologic database and mapping software. Preferred: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Education Requirements: Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in geology. Preferred: Master’s Degree from an accredited university or college with a degree in geology. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Preferred: Membership in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and local geologic society(ies).

Keywords: Hilcorp Energy, Texas City , 26-165.B1 - Manager - A&D Geology, Energy / Utilities , Houston, Texas