Vice President Subsurface (m/w/d)

We are looking for you as Vice President Subsurface (m/f/d) in Karlsruhe, permanent and full-time (40h). In this role, you will be part of Vulcan Energy’s top management and lead our Subsurface department and project development for geothermal resource extraction and lithium exploration.

• You identify and develop new business opportunities in geothermal and lithium exploration.
• You mature and de-risk future projects until they reach bankable status.
• You actively manage the portfolio in Germany and France, ranking opportunities and balancing risks.
• You establish detailed field development plans based on comprehensive subsurface 3D modeling workflows.
• You plan G&G data acquisition programs, supervise drilling execution, and support planning and execution phases.
• You lead communication and stakeholder management regarding Vulcan’s license portfolio and support permitting processes.
• You assess geothermal & lithium resources and reserves.
• You contribute to strategy development, quarterly & yearly reporting processes, and performance reviews.
• You lead subsurface due diligence processes with potential investors and negotiate heat offtake agreements in the geothermal market.
• You represent Vulcan at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

• You have at least 15 years of experience in E&P or geothermal/lithium brine exploration and production.
• You have extensive technical and commercial knowledge in fluid mining (oil & gas, geothermal) and a solid understanding of HSEQ standards.
• You have proven skills in project management, budgeting, strategic planning, and performance management.
• You have experience in leading and developing technical teams – ideally in international and interdisciplinary environments.
• You bring strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced and volatile market environment.

• 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.

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. ***