Geologist

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 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.

• Maintains a safe work place and takes responsibility for safety with the goal of zero incidents
• Performs a variety of tasks with a capability to work independently or within a team environment. Completes work assignments with limited levels of supervision.
• Acts in a dependable manner and uses sound judgement in all activities.
• Possesses a high willingness to receive coaching, mentoring and training to continually improve. Conducts training of others as-required in areas of responsibility or specialized knowledge.
• Prepares technical insights in a suitable communication method such as reports and presentations with accurate use of company tools, templates and standards
• 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
• Actively contributes to team discussions and cultivates a positive team environment in all situations
• 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 duties and projects as assigned by management

• 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 2 years’…