My typical roll as a an Operations Geologist involves prepping and geosteering for two or three rigs in the Fayetteville Shale each week. The planning process involves the examination of old geosteers and the creation of a geologic prognosis for each well to be drilled; all while working closely with the Development Geologists, Geophysicists, Drilling Engineers, and Rig Superintendents so that the team ends up with the best possible well-bore for the least amount of money in the fastest and safest manner possible. I have also been in charge of the SWN wellsite geology program, which involved keeping track of as many as four wellsite geologists and up to nine spudder rigs. This involved training, forming a new protocol for the program, and maintaining contact with wireline vendors to make sure all logging was done smoothly.

My job involved inputting formation depths into GES97. I also worked as a wellsite geologist. This involved describing cuttings, logging drill times, and looking for oil shows in conventional wells in Southern Illinois.