HIRING DESCRIPTION
Exploration Manager

Company Overview

A member of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, Penn Virginia Corporation (NYSE:PVA) is an independent natural gas and oil company focused on the exploration, acquisition, development and production of reserves in domestic onshore regions. For more information about PVA, please visit our website at www.pennvirginia.com.

POSITION DETAILS

This position will report directly to the Vice President, Regional Manager of our Pittsburgh office location. Primary responsibility of the position entails leading all exploration efforts for the Appalachian region of Penn Virginia’s subsidiary, Penn Virginia Oil & Gas Corp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology required.
• Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics a plus.
• Management experience directing an exploration program required.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in oil and gas industry, with at least five years’ experience with a major or large independent, required. 
• Geophysical expertise, including 3D workstation abilities a plus.
• Must be familiar with latest software and analysis tools used to generate and evaluate oil and gas prospects.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, recommend and implement an exploration program that presents growth opportunities that support overall corporate goals.
• Manage a balanced portfolio of assets, ranging from lower risk opportunities to high risk/high reward prospects.
• Seek, analyze and recommend exploration, development, acquisition and divestiture opportunities.
• Manage efforts and focus of and direct a staff of exploration and geological/geophysical professionals and technicians in a multi-disciplined business unit.
• Prepare, communicate and manage functional projects, budgets and plans.
• Enhance regional value through leadership and cross-discipline interaction in a team environment.

Interested candidates should contact Pat Udovich, Penn Virginia’s Vice President of Human Resources via email at Pat.Udovich@pennvirginia.com or telephone
at 610-687-7536.