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Fervo Energy

Drilling Operations Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

In alignment with the Drilling Engineers, support real-time execution decisions on active rigs ... Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure resources and ...

The Friedkin Group

DevSecOps Engineer

Houston, TX

What We Need From You * 8+ years in DevOps/Platform/SRE with a security-first mindset. * Strong IAM ... The Contractor is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The ...

The Friedkin Group

DevSecOps Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

What We Need From You * 8+ years in DevOps/Platform/SRE with a security-first mindset. * Strong IAM ... The Contractor is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The ...

The Friedkin Group

DevSecOps Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

What We Need From You * 8+ years in DevOps/Platform/SRE with a security-first mindset. * Strong IAM ... The Contractor is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The ...

Hines

Operations Engineer

Houston, TX

$66K - $89K/yr

Responsibilities As an Operations Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building ... Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy. * Understand policies ...

Hines

Operations Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$66K - $89K/yr

Responsibilities As an Operations Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building ... Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy. * Understand policies ...

Hines

Operations Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$66K - $89K/yr

Responsibilities As an Operations Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building ... Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy. * Understand policies ...

Hines

Operations Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$66K - $89K/yr

As an Operations Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building equipment and ... Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy. * Understand policies ...

Hines

Operations Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$66K - $89K/yr

As an Operations Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building equipment and ... Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy. * Understand policies ...

Hines

Operations Engineer

Houston, TX

$66K - $89K/yr

Responsibilities As an Operations Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building ... Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy. * Understand policies ...

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.

Salesforce Tech Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$55 - $58/hr

Hands-on experience with Salesforce DX, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling * Active daily use ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

Valcourt Group

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Regional Operations Manager - Elevator Cab Interiors

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred. * 7-10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience. * Experience leading construction, fabrication, specialty contracting ...

JLL

Operations Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Operations Manager / Chief Engineer - Mobile Technical Services Reports To: Regional Operations ... engineers and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure. * Ensure ...

Megaunity Inc.

Licensed HVAC Contractor

Katy, TX · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

S. operations Comprehensive benefits package to be discussed in detail during the interview. Work ... Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or related technical field 4+ years of experience in ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for devops contractor in Houston, TX is $57.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.41 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges DevOps contractors face when integrating into existing teams?

DevOps Contractors often encounter challenges such as adapting to an organization's unique toolsets, understanding existing deployment pipelines, and aligning with established workflows or security protocols. Since contractors are typically brought on for specific projects or to address urgent needs, they must quickly build rapport with permanent team members and learn the company's infrastructure. Clear communication and proactive collaboration are key to overcoming these hurdles and ensuring a smooth integration into the team.

What is a DevOps contractor?

DevOps contractors are professionals hired on a temporary or project basis to help organizations implement, manage, or improve their DevOps practices. They specialize in automating software development and IT operations processes, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery. DevOps contractors often work with tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to streamline workflows and ensure efficient collaboration between development and operations teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DevOps contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DevOps Contractor, you need strong expertise in software development, systems administration, and cloud infrastructure, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Docker Certified Associate. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is crucial. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help DevOps Contractors navigate complex projects and align development with operations. These skills ensure seamless integration, rapid deployment, and effective troubleshooting, which are vital for optimizing delivery pipelines and system reliability.
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Drilling Operations Lead

Fervo Energy

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description

Fervo is working to build the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Delivering on this mission requires first-of-a-kind well designs, disciplined execution in the field, and continuous learning across the full well lifecycle. Joining Fervo's Geoblock Factory organization means operating where subsurface innovation meets real-world execution, with safety, reliability, and capital efficiency as non-negotiables. 


We are seeking a Drilling Operations Lead who is excited by Fervo's mission and motivated to lead a team of engineers and field personnel executing advanced geothermal drilling operations in a highly dynamic environment. This role is ideal for a leader with strong field instincts, deep drilling operations experience, and the ability to build and manage a high-performing team where standard oil and gas playbooks must be adapted-or reinvented-for geothermal applications. 


The Drilling Operations Lead is responsible for leading Fervo's drilling operations team and overseeing daily execution across active rigs to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of wells. The Drilling Operations Lead will manage and develop a team of field personnel, set operational priorities, and serve as the primary point of accountability for rig-site execution. 

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Drill-Site Managers (DSMs) and Field Superintendents across active drilling operations, setting priorities and providing day-to-day direction
  • In alignment with the Drilling Engineers, support real-time execution decisions on active rigs, coordinating recovery plans and technical reviews during NPT events
  • Establish and enforce HSE standards and practices across all rig sites, ensuring full compliance with company and regulatory requirements
  • Develop, mentor, and grow team members' technical and leadership capabilities, including career development planning
  • Drive continuous improvement in well cycle time, cost, and performance
  • Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure resources and equipment support planned operations
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving conflicts and driving cross-functional alignment with planning, supply chain, and engineering teams
  • Lead post-well closeout reviews and ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented across the team
  • Represent drilling operations in leadership reviews and communicate program status, risks, and resourcing needs 

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent field experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in drilling engineering / operations, including experience leading field teams (minimum 5 years with an operator in US Onshore horizontal drilling)
  • Prior experience leading or supervising Drilling Operations
  • Ability to demonstrate competency in core well engineering fundamentals, including casing design, directional drilling, drill string / BHA design, drilling fluids, cementing, and contingency planning
  • Experience in risk assessment, well time / cost estimates, and planning complex drilling operations
  • Experience executing horizontal drilling in unconventional wells
  • Experience with supply chain and cost management
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem solver committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Unwavering commitment to protecting Health, Safety, and Environment in all aspects of design and operations 

Preferred 

  • Prior experience in a field leadership role overseeing multi-rig drilling operations
  • Hands-on field experience across drilling, completions, and/or workover operations
  • Experience managing multiple rigs or crews concurrently
  • Experience mentoring or developing early-career staff into leadership roles
  • Experience working on first-of-a-kind, non-standard, or technically complex well designs

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