Sr. Geologist

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 Sr. Geologist Based in Denver, Colorado this role will be an integral part of the US Business Unit, reporting directly to the Asset Team Lead. We explore, acquire and develop assets across multiple oil-weighted formations in the Powder River Basin. We are a small, motivated and collaborative team that values its people and provides work with purpose.

What you will do

Draw on broad basin experience, competitive intelligence, external expertise, and awareness of play types to monitor and explain activity and performance in the projects we develop

Collaboratively support the evaluation of plays by engaging multi-disciplinary technical expertise as needed, including petrophysics, geophysics, reservoir engineering, completions engineering, production engineering etc.

Develop and continuously improve a thorough knowledge of the petroleum system (lithology, structure, porosity, net pay, and hydrocarbon saturations, etc) of all productive zones within and beyond our core areas by integrating data from well logs, hydrodynamics, core description and analysis, seismic, drilling, production performance, etc, identifying geological keys that define high potential areas and optimal vertical & horizontal targets across Vermilion acreage.

Work closely with other team members to optimize field development strategies and maximize value.

Be responsible for leading well operations and monitoring / integrating geo-steering activity for horizontal wells

Monitor competitor and analog activity surrounding existing assets to identify new opportunities and technology enhancements.

Assess area land sales, expiring lands, and recommend lease extensions, new leasing, and farm-in / farm-out opportunities as required.

Drive geological evaluation for US acquisition opportunities.

Ensure US geologic tools are updated with most current industry data. Recommend additional data sources when economically justified.

Lead the team with the preparation of various maps and other displays. Upgrade the quality of display materials, especially those used externally or higher in the company.

Prepare and deliver presentations to management regarding development and acquisition opportunities.

Continuing education in geosciences to ensure technical expertise expands and continues to add value to the business unit.

Participation in relevant industry peer groups and associations.

What you will bring

MS in Geology

10+ years industry experience within the US and specifically the Rocky Mountain Region

Experience within the Powder River Basin is an asset

Unconventional (specifically shale) and conventional experience

Significant operational experience drilling horizontal wells

A style that is highly organized, results oriented, not afraid to take initiative and have a willingness to learn

Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to clearly present ideas in both formal and informal settings

Highly proficient with industry standard software applications; such as Kingdom, Petrel or similar

What we offer

Competitive base salary and bonus

For this Colorado based role, the anticipated range for this opportunity is $165,000 - $195,000. Compensation will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge and abilities of the applicant

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

Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance

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.