Geothermal Drilling Operations Leader

Fervo Energy Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy Company seeks a Drilling Operations Lead to guide its drilling operations team and deliver safe, cost-effective wells. You will oversee daily execution across active rigs, set priorities, and serve as the primary point of accountability for rig-site performance.

You will mentor field personnel, coordinate with drilling engineers and vendors, and drive continuous improvement in well cycle time, cost, and reliability while upholding strict HSE standards in a dynamic geothermal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years drilling engineering/operations, including leading field teams (5+ years with an operator in US Onshore horizontal drilling).
• Prior experience leading or supervising Drilling Operations.
• Core well engineering fundamentals: 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.
• Unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment.

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

Field operations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Fervo Energy Company seeks a Drilling Operations Lead to guide its drilling operations team and deliver safe, cost-effective wells. You will oversee daily execution across active rigs, set priorities, and serve as the primary point of accountability for rig-site performance.

You will mentor field personnel, coordinate with drilling engineers and vendors, and drive continuous improvement in well cycle time, cost, and reliability while upholding strict HSE standards in a dynamic geothermal