Reservoir Engineer

Introduction

Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we’re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.

We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.

Join a team that’s giving new life to the future of our planet.

This position is responsible for conducting Reservoir Engineering studies 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. The level of compensation will depend on experience, with role spanning Reservoir Engineer to Senior Reservoir Engineer.

• 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

• Analyze performance of production and injection wells, diagnose problems, plan remedial action, and assist with permitting and execution of the work

• Evaluate performance of production and injection wells and identify problems and opportunities for improvements

• Evaluate effects of corrective actions or changes in field operations, power generation revenue and long-term resource performance

• Collect reservoir data, analyze well logs and well tests, and develop reservoir conceptual models

• Assist with the design of reservoir models and use them to optimize production and injection

• Work with operations personnel, Geologists and Project Managers to formulate and justify recommendations for wellfield activities and reservoir management

• Responsible for planning and specifying well tests, logs and diagnostic procedures

• Responsible for the design, engineering field supervision, and analysis of well tests with safety as a primary consideration

• Responsible for the design and specifying pumps for pumped production wells

• Work with Ormat specialists and pump manufacturers to evaluate and improve pump performance and operating life

• Responsible for the planning, engineering, supervision, analysis and reporting of routine well logs and pressure tests

• Document analyses, interpretations of logs, well tests, diagnostic procedures and results of work overs, drilling and other changes in…