Geologist

About the Role

This position is responsible for geologic evaluations to support world-class exploration, development, and operations of geothermal resources globally. The role operates in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe workplace with the goal of zero incidents.
• Performs a variety of tasks independently or within a team, completing assignments with limited supervision.
• Acts dependably and exercises sound judgment in all activities.
• Demonstrates a willingness to receive coaching, mentoring, and training to continually improve and conducts training for others as required.
• Prepares technical insights, reports, and presentations using company tools, templates, and standards.
• Manages data and information consistently with company systems and processes.
• Leads projects and activities to achieve timely, measurable, and relevant outcomes.
• Actively contributes to team discussions and fosters a positive team environment.
• Develops quality conceptual models of geothermal systems through analysis and interpretation of datasets, including geochemistry, surface and subsurface geology, well data, drilling data, remote sensing, and geophysics.
• Performs geologic mapping with a focus on structure, alteration, mineralization, geomorphology, and rock-type distribution.
• Models subsurface well targets, including planning directional wells, and collaborates with drilling engineers, project managers, and operations to execute drilling programs.
• Manages multiple individual prospect developments from preliminary analysis to reservoir testing, utilizing project management skills to advance prospects through development phases.
• Strategizes on exploration and development to maximize value according to company goals, making clear recommendations considering risk, uncertainty, and upside potential.
• Maintains an exploration mindset, including working with multiple hypotheses, generating new prospects, defining risk and uncertainty, and evaluating prospect potential.
• Manages data mining for all geoscience, well, and prospect-related information.
• Owns the conceptual model for multiple operating geothermal reservoirs and collaborates with operations, reservoir engineering, geochemistry, and other departments to maximize value.
• Provides geoscience inputs for permit packages and business initiatives.
• Collaborates with stakeholders on drilling or exploration projects, including Operations, Business Development, Transmission, and Compliance.
• Collects geochemistry samples for exploration projects as required.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject; a Doctorate degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry or related fields, typically with 2–10 years of experience.
• Field mapping and structural geology experience.
• Experience in geophysical and geochemical surveys and analysis is advantageous.
• Project management experience preferred, ideally under the PMI framework (CAPM or PMP qualification).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications.
• Proficiency in technical specialist applications, including ArcGIS, ENVI, Global Mapper, Leapfrog, and Surfer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a proficient level; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Bahasa) are advantageous.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment, using a computer and monitor for extended periods with repetitive motion.
• Ability to work in a power plant and wellfield near hot pipes, drilling rigs, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and outdoors in difficult weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles on highways and off-road.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including internationally.