Subsurface Asset Director (m/f/d)

Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy firm in Karlsruhe is seeking a full-time Subsurface Asset Director. You will construct and maintain field development plans while overseeing well delivery and performance in a major capital project. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in Petroleum/Geothermal Engineering or Geoscience, with a proven track record of managing large projects. Fluency in English is required, and German knowledge is a plus. The role offers flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, and growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation

Onboarding program

Company pension scheme

Corporate benefits platform

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of experience in Petroleum/Geothermal Engineering or Geoscience.
• Experience with field development and major capital project execution.
• Ability to deliver large capital projects while managing cost, schedule, and risk.

Aufgaben

• Construct and deliver field development plans for major capital projects.
• Oversee well delivery, monitor drilling and completion performance.
• Lead reserves estimation and ensure alignment between reservoir models and business objectives.

Kenntnisse

Petroleum Engineering

Geoscience

Project Management

English fluency

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Petroleum, or comparable field

Jobbeschreibung

Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of sustainable lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a sustainable supply of lithium in Europe. Support our dedicated team in making our vision of a climate-neutral future a reality.

We are looking for you to join our growing team in Karlsruhe as a full‑time (40 hours per week) as Subsurface Asset Director (m/f/d).

Responsibilities

• You have to construct, maintain , and deliver the field development plan for the company's first major capital project.
• You oversee well delivery, monitor drilling and completion performance, and ensure well designs fully meet subsurface and operational requirements.
• You consolidate short- and long-term production forecasts, integrating data across reservoir, wells, and facilities to support accurate performance and planning.
• You identify technical uncertainties, lead risk mitigation and contingency planning, and drive schedule, budget, and technical integration across Reservoir Development, Production, Wells, Facilities, HSE, and Commercial teams.
• You lead reserves estimation, secure third-party certifications, and maintain alignment between reservoir models, field development plans, and business objectives.
• You mentor and coordinate a multi-disciplinary subsurface team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and safe operations, while providing regular performance updates and decision‑support materials to senior management and investors.

Qualifications

• You have a master’s or bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Petroleum, or a comparable field.
• You have 15+ years of experience in Petroleum/Geothermal Engineering or Geoscience with field development and major capital project execution experience.
• You have a demonstrated ability to deliver large capital projects from concept to production while managing cost, schedule, and risk.
• You are fluent in English, German knowledge is a plus.
• You work proactively, are solution-oriented, and are a true team player, even under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working.
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5‑day week).
• Onboarding program “Vulcan Starter Days.” Includes a visit to the power plant and a tour of our laboratory.
• Company pension scheme.
• Corporate benefits platform with many attractive discounts offers.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development with individual training options.

Interested? Just send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan.

If you have any questions, please contact Julia Stadler (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at 0175 2700281 or [e-mail].

*** Please note that all applications must be submitted using the application form—we do not accept applications by email. ***