Geothermal Drilling Operations Lead

Fervo Energy Co.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy Co. seeks a Drilling Operations Lead to guide a field-driven team delivering advanced geothermal drilling across active rigs.

You will set priorities, mentor field personnel, and ensure safe, efficient execution in a dynamic environment. The role requires deep drilling operations experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuously improve well cycle time, cost, and performance while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in drilling engineering / operations, including experience leading field teams (minimum 5 years with an operator in US Onshore horizontal drilling)
• Prior experience leading or supervising Drilling Operations
• Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
• Experience in risk assessment, well time / cost estimates, and planning complex drilling operations
• Experience executing horizontal drilling in unconventional wells
• Experience with supply chain and cost management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solver committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Unwavering commitment to protecting Health, Safety, and Environment in all aspects of design and operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Drill-Site Managers (DSMs) and Field Superintendents across active drilling operations, setting priorities and providing day-to-day direction
• In alignment with the Drilling Engineers, support real-time execution decisions on active rigs, coordinating recovery plans and technical reviews during NPT events
• Establish and enforce HSE standards and practices across all rig sites, ensuring full compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Develop, mentor, and grow team members’ technical and leadership capabilities, including career development planning
• Drive continuous improvement in well cycle time, cost, and performance
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure resources and equipment support planned operations
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving conflicts and driving cross-functional alignment with planning, supply chain, and engineering teams
• Lead post-well closeout reviews and ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented across the team
• Represent drilling operations in leadership reviews and communicate program status, risks, and resourcing needs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

HSE commitment

Job description

Fervo Energy Co. seeks a Drilling Operations Lead to guide a field-driven team delivering advanced geothermal drilling across active rigs.

You will set priorities, mentor field personnel, and ensure safe, efficient execution in a dynamic environment. The role requires deep drilling operations experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuously improve well cycle time, cost, and performance while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.