Sr Geologist

QB Energy


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 160000 - 200000
Posted on: 23 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Information

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition development and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently sustainably and with cutting-edge technology.

QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado currently operating about 400000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering compression processing and fractionation assets with a focus on safety environmental stewardship and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero-flaring methane emissions reduction water recycling and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.

Job Summary

We areseekinga technically strong and adaptable Senior Geologist to support and lead subsurface characterization development planning and drilling activities across our Piceance Basin assets. This is a high-impact high-visibility role within a lean agile team where workisaccomplishedfrom concept to execution with minimal direct oversight.

The ideal candidate brings a proventrack recordin subsurface characterization across multiple technical platforms paired with a collaborative mindset operational discipline and a genuine curiosity for continuous learning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Subsurface Characterization & Interpretation

  • Interpret well logs core andcuttingsdata pressure and production behavior and geologic maps to evaluate reservoir quality continuity and development risk.
  • Develop integrated geologic products maps and visualizations that answer critical development and commercial questions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner directly with Operations and Reservoir Engineers to integrate geologic interpretation into drilling execution development planning and performance evaluation.
  • Provide geologic input before during and after drilling activities to support real-time decision-making.

Executive Communication & Reporting

  • Prepare clear technically defensible maps cross sections risk assessments and summaries to support executive review capital planning and development decisions.
  • Present new workflows technical assessments and software applications to advance subsurface understanding across the organization.

Drilling Program Management

  • Plan permit and execute the drilling program and data collection efforts defining geologicobjectives well targets andrequiredsubsurface data.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and regulatory stakeholders to support operated drilling activities and post-well evaluation.

Project & Resource Management

  • Manage timelines contracts and resources for geologic studies drilling support and technical data acquisition.
  • Ensure work is delivered on schedule within scope and integrated into asset development workflows.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead geoscience operational planning and execution in coordination with Operations and Reservoir Engineering.
  • Supervise and mentor geoscience staff and contractors defining scope priorities and deliverables aligned with assetobjectives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the oil and gas potential of the operating area driving continuous learning and best practices.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Mastersdegree in Geologyrequired.

Experience:

Required:

  • 10 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and development.
  • Demonstrated history ofidentifyingcommercial and economic quantities of oil or gas reserves through geological work.
  • Experience co-developing subsurface characterization workflows across a range of technical platforms.

Specialized knowledge:

  • Proficiencyin PETRA Kingdom and/or Petrel; ability to quickly learn new geoscience software.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to technical and executive audiences.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team environments.
  • Self-directed organized and capable of managing concurrent projects under tight timelines.

Compensation

The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $160000 and $200000 annually. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the range listed above.

Benefits and Perks

As an employee of QB Energy youll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

  • Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from

o Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employees and dependents

  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Long-term disability life insurance and AD&D covered by QB Energy
  • 401k plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Paid parking or RTD pass
  • Onsite gym
  • Cellphone reimbursement

Work Conditions

Location:

This position is in Denver CO. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered however it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside an office space wherein employees may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions fumes airborne particles vibrations dust electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb balance stoop kneel crouch reach and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift carry push or pull up to 50 the performance of this position.

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Core work hours are from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday and 8:00am 12:00pm on Friday. Employees must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings events seminars conferences or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and in some cases respond to emails calls or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars field visits or visits to onsite locations.

Additional Information

Disclaimer:

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices:

QB Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact HR Manager at .

We anticipate this post will close in 30 days


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Company Information QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition development and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently sustainably and with cutting-edge technology.QB Energy opera...