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We are seeking a Vice President Subsurface (m / f / d) in Karlsruhe , on a permanent, full-time basis (40h per week) . In this role, you will take on a key position within the Senior Leadership Team at Vulcan Energy Resources. You will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for the entire subsurface strategy, exploration, field development, and future reservoir management of our geothermal and lithium brine projects.
With your deep technical expertise and strategic vision, you will lead a team of around 30 highly qualified geoscientists and reservoir engineers , setting new standards for sustainable energy production. Your decisions will have a direct impact on the company's success and contribute to the global energy transition.
Your mission
Leadership and Team Management
- You will take on the strategic and operational leadership of the Subsurface Division, reporting directly to the CEO.
- You will lead i nterdisciplinary and multi-cultural teams consisting of approximately 30 geoscientists and reservoir engineers.
- You will be responsible for the long-term talent strategy, development, and scaling of the team.
Strategic Portfolio & Resource Management
Your core tasks will include identifying and developing new business opportunities in geothermal energy and lithium exploration.You will evaluate and mature projects in Germany and France from exploration to economically robust and profitable prospects, develop KPIs and rank projects accordingly.You will be in charge of subsurface risk management and optimization of the subsurface portfolio through well-informed investment decisions.Project Development
You will develop field development plans based on subsurface 3D modeling workflows and oversee their implementation.You will plan and supervise G&G data acquisition, drilling activities, and exploration campaigns.You will ensure that the highest technical standards and HSEQ compliance are maintained.Stakeholder Management & Market Positioning
You will oversee permitting processes , direct communication with strategic partners, and build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.Your role will also include negotiating heat supply agreements and developing new business models in the geothermal energy market.You will represent Vulcan Energy at the executive level in industry associations, conferences, and regulatory bodies.Your profile
At least 15 years of experience in the E&P industry, geothermal energy sector, or lithium brine exploration & production.Proven experience in leading large technical teams in international and interdisciplinary environments.Deep technical and commercial expertise in f luid mining (oil & gas, geothermal energy) and HSEQ standards.Executive-level strategic competence in portfolio management, budgeting, and business performance control.Ability to seize entrepreneurial opportunities in a highly dynamic and volatile market environment.Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills , with a solution-oriented approach and business-fluent English.We offer
Flexible working hours and the option for mobile working on a daily basis by arrangement.30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day workweek).Onboarding program “Vulcan Starter Days,” including a site visit in Landau and a guided tour.Sports and leisure offerings – EGYM Wellpass with a personal contribution of €15.00 (incl. VAT) per month, regular company events, and after-work sports groups.Bike leasing.Capital-forming benefits / company pension scheme.Corporate benefits platform with many attractive discount offers.A responsible role in shaping a CO₂-neutral future in Europe.Exciting, responsible, and varied tasks with room for your own ideas.We are looking forward to meeting you!
Curious? Simply send us your resume via the application form and tell us why you would like to be part of Vulcan. If you have any questions, Ralf Theis (Talent Acquisition Manager) is available at +49 171 7200816 or via [email protected] .
Please note that all applications must be submitted through the application form – we do not accept applications via email.About us
At Vulcan, we are united by the idea of a more sustainable and independent supply of energy and raw materials for Europe. We are pioneers in the field of CO2-neutral lithium extraction using a direct lithium extraction process and have developed an innovative and forward-looking technology for this purpose. We bring together talents and experts from over 40 nations and work passionately on the planning and construction of geothermal and lithium extraction plants, which we will operate ourselves in order to accelerate the climate-neutral mobility and energy industry. With companies such as Stellantis and Renault, we already have strong partners who are supporting us on our way to becoming a market leader.
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