Vice President, Drilling & Completions (Oil& Gas)

About the role

HRM Resources IV, LLC (HRM) is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. As a respected industry leader, HRM focuses on responsible development of energy resources. We're seeking an experienced Vice President of Drilling & Completions to lead technical operations for a growing independent energy company. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives with autonomy and wants to help build something meaningful alongside a tight-knit team of professionals.

What You'll Do

• Direct all drilling and completions operations from planning through execution
• Own AFEs, well design, and manage expenditures against approved budgets
• Manage service company relationships and negotiate contracts
• Build and mentor a drilling and completions team as the company scales
• Partner directly with executive leadership on capital allocation and development strategy
• Present operational updates, capital performance, and development plans to management, and private equity sponsors as needed
• Ensure HSE compliance and regulatory adherence across all operations

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of drilling and completions experience, with a track record in operated wells
• Prior VP, Director, or senior manager-level experience at an independent E&P
• Experience developing unconventional shale plays, Arkoma Basin experience preferred
• A self-starter who takes ownership without needing heavy oversight
• Strong technical judgment balanced with commercial and economic thinking
• Comfortable in a lean, fast-moving organization where everyone wears multiple hats
• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

What We Offer

• A genuine seat at the table — not just a title
• Direct influence over strategy and development decisions
• Competitive compensation and equity/incentive structure
• The chance to build a program from the ground up with a team that trusts each other

If you're an independent operator who wants ownership over your work and the opportunity to shape a growing company's drilling program, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay

$250,000.00 - $325,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person