Asset Team Lead - South East Saskatchewan Area (Oungre)

  • Vermillion
  • Calgary

Job Description

Asset Team Lead - South East Saskatchewan Area (Oungre)   Vermilion has an excellent opportunity for a Team Lead of the Oungre Asset team.  Based in Calgary, this position will report to the Manager Saskatchewan/Manitoba.  This position is a key member of the Canada Business Unit and will be responsible for the technical leadership of the Oungre area team in order to manage base production, develop assets and support growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities Coordinate (identify, rank, execute and track) the capital and production budget process for the Oungre area  Monitoring and implementation of waterflood and EOR related activities in both operated and non-operated properties Generate and evaluate recompletion and drilling opportunities including productivity, reserves, costs, timing, risk, partner issues, marketing and economics Ensure all projects have the appropriate approvals in place for execution Initiate, monitor and optimize the depletion strategies of the assets; seek exec alignment each year on key developments Apply expertise to the evaluation of acquisition and divestiture opportunities including business proposals and economic evaluations that incorporate an understanding of taxes, royalties, joint venture deal terms and other related consideration Source and evaluate other opportunities in the geographical area of responsibility and make recommendations regarding opportunity capture or further review by the appropriate team Provide recommendations on 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.) Coordinate with the D&C Teams ideas to improve productivity and/or reduce cost and risk for the CBU Maintain close working relationship with partners to ensure we are aware of and influence their programs 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 Vermilion’s Oungre asset base Conduct presentations to executive management, partners, and government bodies as required Coordinate with the Land Team recommendations regarding land postings and bid levels; proactively assess expiring lands recommending lease/title extensions as required and recommend lands for farm-out, where appropriate Approve staff vacation, absences and schedules Approve staff attendance of external / internal courses, conferences, etc. Champion Vermilion’s Health, Safety and Environmental program at the team and extended team level Leader Responsibilities: Direct Team daily work activities and provide ongoing feedback & recognition Provide technical leadership to the Team with the intent of meeting/exceeding objectives Monitor  Team work progress and performance and communicate status to the Manager  Coordinate  Team meetings in the Calgary office and field as required Be the primary external and internal contact for the  Team Identify resource constraints and work with the Manager to source additional external help when necessary Coordinate  team and individual objectives, performance ratings and areas for personal development Ensure  team members roles and responsibilities are well understood Implement ideas to improve team effectiveness Role model and encourage the Vermilion culture and values within the team Elevate performance issues and discuss recommendations with Manager  Essential Experience & Skills Minimum of 15+ years relevant petroleum industry experience, with a strong Exploitation background Experience leading an asset based team is a preferable Reservoir and waterflood experience would be a significant asset Strong understanding of petroleum economics and valuation techniques Must be able to work collaboratively in large, multi-disciplinary teams Professional, team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships Detail oriented, logic based decision making, critical thinking, adaptable to change, and ability to manage multiple priorities Effective verbal and written communication skills with acute attention to detail Strategic thinker with exemplary analytical and problem solving skills and capacity to identify information and resources needed to complete tasks Exceptional organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a deadline driven environment Software experience in Mosaic, Val Nav, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint Education Bachelor Science in Engineering or Degree in Engineering Technology Attributes & Characteristics Open and honest team player Positive and engaging personality Flexible, influential and assertive when required Vermilion Attractions Alberta based, international company Diverse asset base in Europe, Australia, US and Canada 20-year history of market outperformance Ranked among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Canada, France and The Netherlands Challenging and inspiring environment that embraces teamwork and collaboration Strong community investment and committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work   Vermilion is committed to ensuring we conduct our activities in a manner that will protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and the public. Our HSE vision is to fully integrate Health, Safety and Environment into our business, where our culture is recognized as a model by industry and stakeholders, resulting in a healthy workplace free of incidents.  All positions at Vermilion require a commitment to high levels of excellence in respect to HSE, reinforcing our corporate Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility. Posting Close Date: Open until a suitable candidate has been found

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