Geothermal Lab Technician

Mazama Energy is a pioneering geothermal energy company dedicated to unlocking the vast potential of the Earth's natural heat to deliver reliable, sustainable, and scalable clean energy solutions. Through advanced research, engineering innovation, and field operations, Mazama Energy is developing next-generation geothermal technologies that have the potential to transform the global energy landscape. Our commitment to scientific excellence, operational innovation, and environmental stewardship drives everything we do as we advance geothermal resources from research and development through commercial deployment.

The Geothermal Lab Technician plays a critical role in supporting Mazama Energy's geothermal research and field operations through the operation and maintenance of advanced laboratory equipment, preparation of rock samples, collection of experimental data, and support of ongoing testing programs. This position is essential to the success of Mazama Energy's research initiatives, ensuring laboratory operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.

Additionally, Mazama Energy relies on this position to maintain laboratory readiness, improve testing capabilities, support continuous laboratory development, and collaborate closely with engineers and scientists working to advance geothermal technologies.

The position does not have any direct reports and reports to the Laboratory Manager or designated Research & Development leader.

• ng Operate and monitor laboratory equipment including geomechanical loading frames, heat reactors, autoclaves, Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) systems, sieve analysis equipment, and geochemistry testing system
• s.Conduct routine and specialized laboratory experiments supporting geothermal research and field operation
• s.Prepare small-scale and large-scale rock core samples, including basalt, granite, and other crystalline rocks for testing and analysi
• s.Perform rock characterization and mechanical property testing relevant to geothermal application
• s.Ensure laboratory procedures are conducted accurately and in accordance with established testing standard

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• rt Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and operational issue
• s.Perform routine preventive maintenance and maintain maintenance record
• s.Coordinate calibration, repairs, and servicing activities with vendors and technical specialists when neede
• d.Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to equipment reliability and laboratory efficienc
• y.Maintain laboratory equipment readiness to support ongoing and future research project

• nce Acquire, process, document, and organize experimental data generated from laboratory testing activiti
• es.
  
  Maintain laboratory records, testing logs, and quality assurance documentati
• on.
  
  Support data validation and reporting efforts for research and operational projec
• ts.
  
  Ensure proper chain-of-custody, tracking, storage, and handling of samples and test resul
• ts.
  
  Maintain accurate and organized laboratory documentation in accordance with company standar
• ment Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all laboratory safety procedures and Mazama Energy polic
• ies.
  
  Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory equipment, testing methods, and technolog
• ies.
  
  Collaborate with engineers, researchers, scientists, and field operations personnel to support project objecti
• ves.
  
  Recommend improvements in laboratory workflows, testing capabilities, and operational efficie
• ncy.
  
  Support ongoing geothermal research, development, and technology validation progr
• neous
  
  Support special projects as requested by manage
• ment.
  
  Other duties as assi

• ements
  
  Ability to work in the United States without sponso
• rship.
  
  Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related technical disci
• pline.
  
  Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of hands-on laboratory exper
• ience.
  
  Experience operating rock mechanics or geomechanical laboratory equi
• pment.
  
  Experience testing mechanical properties of crystalline rocks such as basalt, granite, and other geothermal reservoir rock
• types.
  
  Experience preparing rock core samples and conducting rock characterization te
• sting.
  
  Experience with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance pro
• grams.
  
  Strong understanding of laboratory safety practices and proce
• dures.
  
  Excellent communication, organization, and documentation s
• kills.
  
  Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary

• cations
  
  Experience with SEM, XRD, geochemistry analysis, acidizing experiments, image analysis, or related laboratory tech
• niques.
  
  Experience with Python,…