About the role
- Oversee all aspects of water management to support drilling & completions operations
- Plan and execute well completion activities including stimulation, site prep, drillout, and intervention
- Manage water sourcing, logistics, and supply for drilling & completions projects
- Plan and budget for water wells and interventions and provide engineering support during execution
- Provide technical support to drilling & completions teams to ensure safe and effective operations
- Serve as primary liaison with water suppliers, regulators, and vendors; negotiate contracts and manage procurement
- Lead permitting process for water-related activities ensuring regulatory compliance
- Support water supply for crossflow testing and specialized field operations
- Contribute to maintaining the drilling & completions schedule with the project controls team
- Report to the Completions Manager and support Fervo Energy’s geothermal development mission
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or related field
- Strong technical background in water sourcing, supply, and transfer management
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and budgets
- Experience with regulatory compliance and permitting
- Strong communication and negotiation skills for engaging internal teams & external stakeholders
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Willingness to travel up to 25–30% to field locations
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience in water management, supply, and planning in the energy or heavy industrial sectors
- Preferred: Experience working with land, shale, or tight resource projects
- Preferred: Direct or indirect experience supporting drilling & completions teams
- Eligible for some hybrid work flexibility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
water managementwell completion activitiesstimulationsite preparationdrilloutinterventionwater sourcinglogistics managementbudgetingregulatory compliance
Soft skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsproject managementadaptabilityteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree