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

Are you a senior leader with drilling & completions (D&C) and / or facilities engineering experience? Are you passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence? We are #hiring a Director HSE & Capital Operations for our Calgary head office. If you have a strong safety mindset and excellent interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the VP, North America, you will oversee capital development programs and ensure alignment with our HSE and sustainability priorities in our Canadian business unit related to D&C, facilities engineering, and surface land. You will manage the budgeting, planning, execution, and optimization of capital projects to ensure the efficient and cost-effective development of assets. You will ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and sustainability standards while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, optimizing resource allocation, and maximizing returns on capital investments.

What you will do

• Provide overall leadership and direction to D&C, facilities, surface land, and HSE teams to optimize activities across the teams

• Focus on operational excellence and developing high performing, engaged teams that value continuous improvement

• Execute all drilling, completion, well workover and ARO operations in our Canadian business unit, in collaboration with the Manager, D&C

• Provide technical, process, safety, and project management support to the development and operation of our oil and gas infrastructure in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, in collaboration with the Manager, Facilities Engineering

• Ensure effective implementation of our HSE and process safety policies by employees and contractors engaged in facilities design and construction work; support the development of new HSE and operational policies and practices as required

• Deliver the capital budget and lead the budget tracking and annual process

• Ensure look-backs and peer reviews are utilized to improve economics and foster continuous improvement

• Keep management appraised of all noteworthy changes to the Capital Program execution, such as but not limited to HSE, D&C operations, facility construction, project costs, and schedules

What you will bring

• Prior relevant experience with at least 5+ years at a Senior Leadership level, managing larger groups

• Experience in D&C and / or facilities, a combination of both would be considered a strong asset

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a registered professional engineer with APEGA

• Demonstrated ability to focus on operational excellence, with a motivation to seek and implement continuous improvement and cost efficiencies

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills that enable you to build strong, positive relationships with diverse groups

• Experience working with Montney assets would be considered an asset

What we offer

• 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

• Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code

• Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast

• Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward

• Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program

• Onsite childcare available (fee-based)

• 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.

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