Vema Hydrogen

Operations Engineer

California, United States

full_time

About This Job

Operations

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Location: US. Remote, but preferably Houston, California, or Oregon

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Contract Type: Full Time Employee

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Language Requirements: English; French a plus

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Start Date: ASAP

About Vema:

Vema is a climate tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing clean hydrogen supply to drive industrial decarbonization and transition to clean fuels. Our innovative approach generates hydrogen from chemically reactive geological formations, enabling sustainable and carbon-free hydrogen production for thousands of years—pioneering a new category known Engineered Mineral Hydrogen, or stimulated geologic hydrogen.

About the Role:

We are seeking a full-time Operations Engineer to support Vema’s drilling and pilot well testing.

Your Responsibilities:

Spearheading the design and execution of drilling programs from the ground up in an exploration environment with minimal offset data or local drilling specific services. This involves:

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Using input from exploration and stimulation teams to create wellbore design (casing, mud, cement, BHA, etc) in compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations.

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Developing a detailed well plan from the site selection & dirt work through the temporary abandonment.

Leading project management of multiple critical paths during the planning of the pilot projects to ensure on-time and within-budget execution. This includes:

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Coordinating with cross-functional teams, consultants, and external contractors.

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Implementing project management best practices, including risk assessment, change management, and stakeholder communication to mitigate potential delays and cost overruns.

Managing all phases of operations (drilling, stimulation, and flowback) during pilot

projects.

Implementing supply chain best practices including a competitive bidding process and

MSA (Master Service Agreement) compliance tracking.

Contributing to the development of the company's drilling strategy and long-term field

development plans.

As an early hire in a rapidly scaling startup, your role will evolve, offering opportunities for

increased responsibility. You will play a pivotal role in driving company growth, and climate

impact of Vema.

Required skills and expertise:

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10+ years of experience in relevant roles in geothermal or oil & gas industries

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Direct experience setting up operations in a new basin.

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Recent experience administering a project management tool for a drilling project.

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Demonstrated broad technical expertise in:

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Defining rig specs to match wellbore design.

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Drilling fluids engineering and management.

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BHA selection and design across multiple rock types.

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Casing design and cementing operations.

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Pressure control and blowout prevention.

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

What We Offer:

At Vema, we offer more than a job—we offer the chance to shape the future of clean energy:

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Full-time employment with attractive compensation and flexibility

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Comprehensive stock option package, commensurate with profile and experience. Additional benefits.

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The opportunity to be an integral part of a fast-growing startup from its inception.

We value diversity and believe that a mix of perspectives is vital to solving the climate crisis. Applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join Vema in shaping the future of clean energy—your work here will make a tangible impact

on the planet.