Senior Exploration Geologist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Exploration Geologist to join our German Geosciences team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for integrating, interpreting, and assessing subsurface data to develop a comprehensive knowledge of our assets across the German portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality subsurface geological evaluations through data integration and analysis to generate prospects for drilling.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of relevant German exploration licenses to identify new opportunities and define maturation plans.
• Conduct detailed prospect analysis, volumetrics, uncertainty, and risk assessments.
• Provide support to production assets to generate development opportunities.
• Recommend drilling opportunities while ensuring their risk profile aligns with company strategy.
• Drive the maturation of drilling proposals, including documentation, monitoring of operations, and analyzing results.
• Participate in technical assurance reviews, partner meetings, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Review, evaluate, and bid for farm-in or business development opportunities in Europe.
• Assess open acreage and recommend applying for new exploration licenses.

Requirements

• Geoscience graduates with a Master's degree.
• High technical proficiency in geology with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in exploration required, with experience in development projects.
• Experience in structural geology, reservoir characterization, and/or seismic interpretation.
• Proficiency in English is required, with knowledge of German a strong plus.
• International experience is preferred, with experience of German basins.
• A strong team player, good communicator, self-confident, and able to take the initiative and show a creative approach.

About Vermilion Energy Germany GmbH & Co. KG

We are a global organization committed to responsible energy production and sustainability. Our core values of Excellence, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility guide our business practices and culture. We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment at one of the best workplaces with a high autonomy level.
• Performance-based compensation with competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account, pension plan, and bike leasing.
• Time off, including vacation, flex days, and office closures.
• Beverages, fresh fruits, a weekly company-provided breakfast, and other gadgets like a popcorn machine, grill, and smoothie maker.
• Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants, team events, and family days.
• Several training and development opportunities.

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 the 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.