Geochemist

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 utilizing geochemistry 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 workplace 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 suitable levels of supervision.
• Acts in a dependable manner and uses sound judgment in all activities.
• Possesses a high willingness to receive coaching, mentoring and training to continually improve.
• 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.
• Provides technical and business-related support focusing on, but not limited to, use of aqueous, gas, and isotope geochemical analyses and datasets for use in geothermal exploration and production.
• Facilitate and maintain field-level geochemical sampling, data management, and analysis, including internal databases, geochemical models, and production trends.
• Works with other Geochemists on project-specific tasks, including data gathering and compilation, fieldwork, and literature reviews as they pertain to individual projects.
• Works with compliance officers and staff to ensure appropriate monitoring and geochemical data is collected for submission to the government regulatory agencies.
• Collaboration with other Resource technical functions and Business Development to implement exploration and sampling programs to increase Ormat prospect and project portfolios.
• Coordinates and conducts support of onsite operations related to well testing, logging, cleanouts, or stimulations and provides geochemical support as needed.
• Provides technical reports and summaries of geochemical projects and reservoir monitoring activities.

• 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 be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of the Internet.
• Proficiency in technical specialist applications including, but not limited to, geochemical modeling software such as Geochemist Workbench, WATCH or PHREEQC as well as ArcGIS is preferred.
• Proficiency in technical specialist applications including, but not limited to, a basic understanding of aqueous geochemistry and its application to high-temperature water-rock interactions, solubility controls and mineral saturation, and the methodologies used for sample analysis and data interpretation.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties. Proficiency in other languages is…