Director of Drilling & Completions

QB Energy • Denver, CO

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition, development, and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology. QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, currently operating about 400,000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering, compression, processing, and fractionation assets, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero-flaring, methane emissions reduction, water recycling, and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.

The Director of Drilling & Completions is responsible for the planning and execution of all drilling and completions operations. This role leads multidisciplinary teams in the planning, engineering, and operational execution of drilling and completions projects. Key responsibilities include project budgeting, pad and wellsite design, contract management, and adherence to EHS and regulatory standards. The role will also provide technical leadership, mentor staff, collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments (e.g., Reservoir Engineering, Geology, and EHS), and deliver data-driven performance improvements across the asset base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering required.
• Strong working knowledge of drilling and completion techniques, including horizontal wells, workovers, flowback, and surface facilities.
• Proficiency with Aries, WellView, Petra, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Creative problem-solver with high attention to safety, detail, and execution.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering and field teams.
• Current Well Control Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Registration (PE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all drilling operations from planning to execution.
• Develop and deliver accurate drilling procedures, well plans, and AFE estimates.
• Manage drill schedules in coordination with asset development plans.
• Oversee procurement of well construction services, tubulars, and rig services.
• Select and supervise qualified employees, well-site consultants, and third-party contractors.
• Ensure consistent daily drilling reporting and cost tracking.
• Support fishing operations and well-control incidents in collaboration with Completions and Production teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, internal EHS policies, and contractor safety protocols.
• Lead execution of hydraulic fracturing and well stimulation activities.
• Oversee completions planning including location approvals, pad construction, equipment design, and logistics coordination.
• Manage recompletion and workover operations when required.
• Collaborate with field completions supervisors for flowback, perforating, and pumping activities.
• Develop and evaluate economic models for various completion designs using Aries and other software.
• Lead technical evaluations, including open/cased-hole log analysis, offset performance reviews, and completion design optimization.
• Identify and implement emerging completion technologies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Provide mentoring and technical oversight to drilling and completions engineers, consultants, and field supervisors.
• Oversee contractor and vendor performance, including contract negotiation, bid evaluation, and service order approvals.
• Coordinate SIMOPs and collaborate with EHS for safe and efficient execution.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization via written reports and verbal updates.
• Monitor and report on capital spend, identifying cost-saving and performance improvement opportunities.
• Champion safety, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout operations.

Benefits

• Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from
• Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employees and dependents
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by QB Energy
• 401k plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid parking or RTD pass
• Onsite gym
• Cellphone reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director