• Job Description

  Req#: R-04438

  Meet Vermilion

  We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.

  We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings.

  The Opportunity

  Vermilion Energy has an exciting opportunity within the US Business Unit, seeking a Team Lead, Asset Team. Based in Denver, CO office, this role will report directly to the Managing Director, US Business Unit and be an integral part of the US organization. This role will be responsible for the technical leadership of the USBU Asset team to manage the base production, develop Vermilion’s assets and support growth opportunities. The successful candidate will join a team that values its people and provides work with purpose.

  What you will do

  • Coordinate the capital budget process for the USBU;

  • Generate and evaluate drilling opportunities including productivity, reserves, costs, timing and risk value determination;

  • Ensure all projects have the appropriate approvals in place for execution;

  • Identify opportunities and priorities for inclusion in the annual capital budget process;

  • Initiate, monitor and optimize the depletion strategies of USBU assets;

  • Co-ordinate yearly development plan update for the USBU and seek executive approval;

  • Apply expertise to the sourcing and evaluation of acquisition and divesture opportunities including business proposals and economic evaluations that incorporate an understanding of taxes, royalties, joint venture deal terms and other related considerations;

  • Provide recommendations on the completion, re-completion and optimization of existing wells;

  • Manage base volumes with the goal of improving well performance, minimizing downtime and protecting equipment;

  • Identify and implement CAPEX and OPEX cost improvements;

  • Coordinate with the Operations and Facilities Teams to optimize short and long term infrastructure needs (tie-in routes, gathering systems, compression, dehydration, etc.);

  • Maintain working relationship with non-op partners to ensure we are aware of their programs and influence them as necessary;

  • Monitor competitor activity and ensure aware of industry trends;

  • Complete quarterly KPI reviews;

  • Estimate, maintain and ensure the accuracy and integrity of corporate reserves across the USBU asset base;

  • Conduct presentations to executive management, partners, and government bodies as required;

  • Support the Team Lead, Land by assessing development potential and generating recommendations regarding land postings and bid levels; assess expiring lands recommending lease/title extensions as required and recommend lands for farm-out, where appropriate;

  • Champion Vermilion’s Health, Safety and Environmental program at the team and extended team level.

  Leadership Responsibilities

  • Direct team daily work activities and provide ongoing feedback;

  • Provide technical leadership to the team with the intent of meeting objectives in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner;

  • Monitor team work progress and performance and communicate status to the manager;

  • Coordinate team meetings in the office and field, as required;

  • Provide recognition and champion recognition activities;

  • Identify resource constraints and source additional help when necessary through the recruitment of contract and / or permanent staff positions;

  • Draft job postings for new team positions, attend interviews with the manager and provide input into the recommended candidate for hire;

  • Co-ordinate team and individual objectives, performance ratings and areas for personal development;

  • Ensure team members roles and responsibilities are understood;

  • Implement ideas to improve team effectiveness.

  What you will bring

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

  • 10+ years industry experience within the Oil and Gas Industry

  • Powder River Basin Experience Preferred

  • Advanced ability in Mosiac Asset Management software

  • Knowledge of COGEH guidelines for Estimation and Classification of Oil and Gas Resources and Reserves

  • Excellent working knowledge of industry regulations, standards and practices relevant to US operations

  • Able to deal with multiple tasks which may be regular or complex;

  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Possesses the ability to work with all levels of the organization and to communicate HSE requirements in a positive manner to all field personnel

  What we offer

  • Competitive base salary and bonus

  • The salary range offered for this role is $175,000 to $235,000. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job related education, training, and/or experience

  • A comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance

  • Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer

  • Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast

  • Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward

  • Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants

  Why you’ll love working with us

  • We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work

  • We are recognized by Great Place to Work Institute® as a Best Workplace® in many of our locations around the globe

  • We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology

  • We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will

  • We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development

  • We are recognized as a leader in sustainability by independent ESG rating agencies

  • We are focused on the future: responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options

  Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.

  Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.

• About the company

  Vermilion Energy is an international oil and gas producer based in Calgary, Canada.

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