Engineer III, Asset Development

Summary of Position:

The Engineer III, Asset Development will assume a role in executing and optimizing oil and gas asset development initiatives. This position carries responsibility for driving optimal economic outcomes, meticulously crafting asset development timelines, and cultivating strong governmental relationships. Leveraging their experience, the Engineer III, Asset Development will make invaluable contributions to the meticulous extraction of hydrocarbon resources, thereby safeguarding the long-term sustainability and prosperity of our operational endeavors. They may also serve as the company's official community spokesperson and will serve as the ambassador during hearings, public meetings, and agency inspections.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Build drill ready, multi-year inventory to meet best economics and established activity plan plus contingency. 
• Support and execute the site selection to release-to-drill well planning process. 
• Collaboratively generate Pre-Spud and D&C Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents by gathering input from various cross-functional departments, using a streamlined workflow process and leveraging the Execute platform.
• Interface with municipalities on local permitting requirements. 
• Assist with municipalities on local permitting. 
• Assist with Plug and Abandonment of marginal wells and legacy infrastructure.
• Support and execute the site selection to release-to-drill well planning process.
• Collaborate amongst internal teams for the creation of Pre-Spud and D&C AFE’s, including lookback evaluations.
• Develop, sanction, deliver and communicate both master and local development plans; integrate across entire organization; identify, and manage key risks.
• Build drill ready, multi-year inventory to meet best economics and established activity plan plus contingency.
• Responsible for optimizing the development of area projects to align with company targets.
• Ensure plans comply with all regulations – ECMC, municipalities, federal, etc. Continue to push win-win alternatives/ideas to meet regulatory requirements/needs.
• Identify alternative locations that lead to faster approvals. Thorough review of all possible locations for subsurface mineral development, with details on site selection benefits and challenges. 
• Collaborate with Reservoir and Planning, Drilling, Completions, Facility, Production and field teams to ensure application of lessons learned from previous projects.
• Collaborate and assist Regulatory and Permitting team with OGDP and all required permit applications and submittals.
• Help forecast area development plans in line with permitting expectations.
• May serve as the company's official community spokesperson and ambassador during hearings, public meetings, and agency inspections.
• Interface with community leaders
• Engagement with regulatory team and local municipalities on local permit applications and executions
• Attending onsite field meetings as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies 

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication, attention to detail and organizational skills are a must. 
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations, consistently upholding the company's reputation.
• Demonstrates ability to take ownership of projects and responsibilities, displaying a high level of accountability and initiative.
• Ability to work efficiently independently as well as effectively within a team environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail, consistently ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, enabling efficient planning and execution of work to meet established deadlines. 
• Exhibit a proactive approach to work, taking initiative, and inspiring others to excel.
• Ability to present on and execute asset development projects, such as:
  1. Permitting & Project execution in urban municipalities  
  2. Understanding of field operations and field meetings as required. 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related Engineering degree. Masters degree a plus. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of relevant oil and gas experience with an emphasis on asset development and driving and executing project development.
• Knowledge of geoscience and subsurface characterization impacting asset development required.
• History driving collaboration with a large multi-functioning team.
• Proficient in Microsoft 360 products (Outlook, Excel, Word). 

Travel & Additional Requirements:

• Work is performed at a CIVI location Tues-Thurs with an option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.
• Schedule: traditional 40-hour workweek or alternative schedule of 9 hour works days M-Thurs and 4-hour workdays Friday.
• Travel required to the Civitas field locations.
• Civitas is a drug free workplace. All offers to successful candidates will be subject to successful background check and drug screen.

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees.
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment. 
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans. 
• Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay.
• Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements.
• Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives. 
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation.
• Employee assistance program.
• Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees.

Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.

Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. 

Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.  

Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $160,000

Civitas Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

Application Deadline:

Application Deadline: January 5, 2024. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

Civitas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Civitas in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Civitas has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Civitas and Civitas will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.