Sr. Geologist

Sr. Geologist

Location:

Reno, NV, US, 89511

Position Summary

This position is responsible for geologic evaluations to support world-class exploration, development and operations of geothermal resources globally. An individual in this role will work in a world-class collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment and will be considered as a high-level contributor and specialist.

Essential Functions

* 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

* Conducts training internally or externally and acts as a coach or mentor to others

* Successfully leads 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.

* Perform geologic mapping and create maps with a focus on structure, alteration, mineralization, geomorphology, and rock-type distribution.

* Model 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.

* Maintain 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.

* Collaborate with company stakeholders on drilling or exploration projects including Operations, Business Development, Transmission, Compliance, and others.

* Collects geochemistry samples for exploration projects as-required

Other Responsibilities

* Actively handles work or assignments as-required that are outside ones normal work routine

* Represents company at industry or stakeholder forums professionally as-required

* Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

* Must possess Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject. A Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous.

* Must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the industry or related…