Senior Operations Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Operations Technologist is a highly skilled, strategically oriented technical leader responsible for driving operational data excellence, cost governance, system optimization, and cross‑functional coordination across the entire Operations organization. This role provides senior‑level analytical, operational, and systems expertise that directly influences capital efficiency, operating performance, and executive decision‑making.

Functioning as the organization’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operational data systems, AFE creation and lifecycle management (Quorum, WellView), cost validation, KPI development, and advanced analytics, the Senior Operations Technologist serves as a critical liaison between Operations, Production, Facilities, Supply Chain, Finance, Land, Regulatory, and IT/Data Management. The position requires a high degree of autonomy, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex technical and financial information into actionable insights for leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full lifecycle AFE creation, governance, and tracking for operational activities in Quorum and WellView.
• Provide senior‑level oversight of invoice validation, vendor ticket review, and cost integration workflows.
• Serve as primary owner of operational data integrity across WellView, Quorum, SiteView, SCADA, and analytics systems.
• Oversee aggregation, validation, and quality control of daily operational data and maintenance workflows.
• Design, maintain, and improve operational KPI dashboards, trend analyses, and performance scorecards.
• Act as central liaison for operational data and reporting across all technical and business groups.
• Lead integration and governance of data from SCADA, Cygnet, Zedi, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, cost trending, scenario modeling, and operational forecasting.
• Champion database setup, migration, and quality assurance for operational systems.
• Develop complex dashboards and analytics workflows in Spotfire and PowerBI.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and contribute to development of best‑practice operational workflows.
• Produce executive‑ready reports, maps, graphics, cost summaries, and operational insights.
• Manage development of AFE workbooks; ensure accuracy of cost projections and coding.
• Build deep cross‑functional relationships and ensure unified decision‑making across Operations. 
• Maintain respectful and productive working relationships within and across all work groups, ensuring effective collaboration and cooperation.
• Foster a work environment that is consistent with the company’s Purpose, Vision & Core Values.

OTHER DUTIES

• Support executive presentations and strategic exhibits.
• Lead operational data components of A&D evaluations.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned to support the success of the department and company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Advanced database, data modeling, and query creation skills.
• Strong VBA automation experience.
• Extensive experience with Spotfire, WellView, SiteView, Quorum, SCADA.
• Strong organizational and high attention to details.
• Solid independent judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to details and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Creatively thinking outside the box.
• Execute projects with a high degree of technical rigor.
• Take initiative, work and learn independently and work well under pressure.
• Collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Effectively manage multiple concurrent projects, timelines and stakeholders
• Experience with Power BI, Prodview and Aries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, business associates.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Flexible to navigate changes of a growing organization.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10 years of progressive oil & gas operational experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES 

• None

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• None

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES 

• None

POSITION SCOPE & IMPACT

• Senior individual contributor with high organizational and department influence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment.

TRAVEL

• Up to 5%, as business requires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Jonah Energy determines the salary level for potential new employees by considering a candidate's experience, skills, and education, along with the position's work location, external market conditions and internal pay equity. 

This position is eligible for a 9/80 hybrid work schedule after 30-days of employment. Work is performed at office on Tuesdays through Thursdays, remote work on Mondays and Fridays.  

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including generous PTO, 401k match and discretionary profit sharing, tuition assistance, professional development, and eligibility for short- and long-term incentive program.  Additionally, eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance on their first day of employment and elect from several voluntary group benefits.  As an employee you have the opportunity to make a difference in a company where your position is critical to project success! 

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Jonah Energy LLC not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings.