Business Development Geologist

at  Veren

Bringing energy to our world, the right way. It’s our purpose statement that drives us to do the right thing, the right way, every day. We are a passionate team of high performers who challenge the status quo while staying focused on operational excellence and delivering results. Our culture is defined by our people and how we work together, and we are excited that you want to be a part of it.
Our energy is also represented by our people, what we bring to the communities we operate in and what we bring to each of our relationships.
Purpose:
Candidate will work as part of a multi disciplinary team to evaluate and rank various opportunities across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The successful applicant should be able to rapidly evaluate companies and basins at a high level at and give a list of prioritized M&A targets based on a given set of executive guidelines. Applicant will also be expected to evaluate a short list of prospects in detail and along with the rest of the Business Development team and give recommendations on values and strategies to acquire.

Main Responsibilities & Activities:

• Geological mapping, play generation and new technology application
• Create value through the generation of geological maps that can be used to identify new subsurface opportunities or the application of new drilling and completion designs, and enhanced oil recovery techniques in existing pools
• includes the application of advanced geological analysis, and the integration of geophysical and engineering data into a land acquisition strategy

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology is required
• Be a registered Professional Geoscientist or Geoscientist-In-Training with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), or another professional governing association and eligible for registration with APEGA
• 10 – 15+ years of geological experience in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin
• Duvernay/Montney Experience an asset
• Heavy Oil and/or SAGD Experience an asset
• Professional experience in exploration and development mapping techniques are required
• Efficient in Accumap, Petra, EVA and Enverus (Prism)
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a dynamic fast paced multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills are required
• Strong presentation skills are essential
• Must be highly self-motivated team player who enjoys learning and contributing in a team environment

Why Veren
Working at Veren means you are part of a highly engaged workforce who is supported, engaged, and connected. We provide employee wellness initiatives, that support the physical, financial, and psychological well-being of our workforce and flexible savings and benefits options to meet your specific needs.
We are committed to building an inclusive organization that harnesses diverse thinking to innovate and grow by creating an environment where diverse points of view and talent are supported and encouraged.
Veren is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please let your Talent Management team know. This includes conducting interviews in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. If you think you will be a great addition to the team, we encourage you to apply

• Geological mapping, play generation and new technology application
• Create value through the generation of geological maps that can be used to identify new subsurface opportunities or the application of new drilling and completion designs, and enhanced oil recovery techniques in existing pools
• includes the application of advanced geological analysis, and the integration of geophysical and engineering data into a land acquisition strateg