Director or VP, Subsurface Asset Development & Optimization

Energy Exploration Technologies has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.

EnergyX is currently seeking a Director or VP (depending on the previous experience and accomplishments) of Subsurface Asset Development & Optimization as the company expands its portfolio of Lithium Brine assets and progresses commercial Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) operations. Portfolio growth is currently focused on Chile, Argentina and the U.S. This position will report directly to the President of EnergyX.

Key Responsibilities

Support business development and the commercial team in asset origination for DLE operations. Oversee a team of reservoir engineers, geologists and geophysicists who will progress subsurface technical analysis for DLE in support of asset development programs. Mature subsurface characterization, including the development of static and dynamic reservoir models to optimize well development programs for injectors and producers. Execute subsurface de-risking for all subsurface aspects of projects via resource/reserves screening, appraisal work, drilling optimization, associated permitting, and well production monitoring including subsurface surveillance, analysis & optimization. Collaborate and coordinate across functions to analyze reserve and resource potential as well as project profitability.

 Work closely with 3rd party service providers in support of subsurface technical assessments, well development & drilling programs, production optimization programs, and depletion planning. Work directly with potential 3rd party partners in support of required technical subsurface evaluations which informs deal space.

Qualifications:

• 12 - 15 years of Oil & Gas Industry Experience (or similar) with extensive prior technical work experience in subsurface asset development. Experience in drilling and well operations is a plus. Experience within the Smackover is a plus.
• Supervisory experience in leading subsurface asset development teams.
• S. in Engineering (Petroleum Engineering is a plus), related Sciences or M.S./PHD in Geology
• Strong technical leader who can roll up their sleeves and support the subsurface team in technical analysis while also providing coaching, mentoring and work direction.
• Capacity to work with minimum oversight and drive technical work forward as the senior PetroTech practitioner within the company.
• Very strong communication and collaboration skills which support effective teaming within the company and enables strong professional partnerships and connectivity outside of the company.

Benefits

• Paid Time off, Sick time
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k match
• Equity package

Location

Austin, TX or Houston, TX (some periodic travel to Austin and other locations to support business needs).

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.