Sr. Geologist

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe work place and takes responsibility for safety with the goal of zero incidents
• Utilizes technical authority for discipline within company processes as-required requiring consistently high levels of accuracy and relevance of work of both self as well as others within the team
• Performs a variety of tasks independently and/or within a team environment without need for supervision. Drives outcomes from self and team that both meaningfully and materially impact the company
• Acts in a dependable manner and uses sound judgement in all activities
• Prepares technical insights in a suitable communication method such as reports and presentations with accurate use of company tools, templates and standards, creating high-impacts to company
• Manages data and information in a manner that is consistent with company systems and processes
• Works independently on Projects and leads activities to achieve timely, measurable and relevant outcomes for the company
• Counsels and trains others in technical and operational matters
• Succeeds in leading multi-disciplinary teams for work activities in addition to other periodic requirements such as due-diligence or joint ventures and can act as a primary contact person
• Demonstrates leadership in creating new projects and company opportunities
• Actively works to innovate and improve company tools, systems and processes and ensures clear understanding of external best-practices
• Construct quality conceptual models of geothermal systems through thorough analysis and interpretation of relevant datasets including but not limited to: geochemistry, surface geology, subsurface geology, well data, drilling data, remote sensing, and geophysics
• Performs geologic mapping and create maps with a focus on structure, alteration, mineralization, geomorphology, and rock-type distribution
• Models subsurface well targets including planning directional wells. Collaborate with drilling engineers, project managers, and drilling operations to plan and execute drilling programs
• Responsible for multiple individual prospect developments from preliminary prospect analysis to reservoir testing. Utilizes basic project management skills to move prospects through phases of development
• Strategizes on exploration and development to maximize value according to company goals. Make clear recommendations considering risk, uncertainty, and upside potential
• Maintains an exploration mindset including the ability to work multiple hypotheses, generate new prospects or concepts, define risk and uncertainty, and evaluate prospect potential consistently
• Data mining and management for all information related to geoscience, wells and prospects
• Responsible for multiple operating geothermal reservoirs through ownership of the conceptual model. Work with operations, reservoir engineering, geochemistry and other departments to maximize value in compliance with company values
• Accountable for conceptual model and geoscience inputs to permit packages and business initiatives
• Collaborates with company stakeholders on drilling or exploration projects including Operations, Business Development, Transmission, Compliance, and others
• Collects geochemistry samples for exploration projects as-required

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Geosciences, Engineering, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in geoscience, reservoir engineering, or related field
• Skills: Strong knowledge of geophysical methods, geological modeling, and reservoir engineering techniques
• Software: Proficiency in GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant industry-specific tools