Thermochem is the world leader in testing, engineering, consulting services, specialty instrumentation and equipment supply, focused primarily on the renewable geothermal power sector.
Sampling: Performs field sampling functions including sample
bottle preparation, sample collection and sample shipping; maintains detailed
field notes and field safety records, sample chain-of-custody and sample
shipping paperwork; conducts basic field chemistry analysis such as pH,
ion-specific electrode, and spectrophotometric measurements for tracer; designs
and executes field experiments in support of field method development; reads,
writes, and interprets standard operation procedures, emails, and documentation
to ensure safe and efficient collection of high-quality samples; maintains
field chemistry hygiene; follows sampling procedures to prevent contamination;
communicates with clients and company management to ensure collection of all
samples requested by the client.
Equipment: Maintains field sampling equipment such as
miniseparators, hoses, condensers, probes, hand tools and pressure/temperature
sensors; participates in the design, construction, and testing of field-related
instrumentation; operates field sampling equipment including sensors, motors,
pumps, measurement and test equipment (M&TE) in support of sampling operations;
performs routine maintenance and repair of field sampling apparatus (notifies
supervisor when it becomes necessary to replace equipment that has become
unsafe or non-operational); maintains inventory of field sampling tools,
instruments, sampling bottles and equipment.
Safety: Ensures safety and quality control standards are met
and properly documented; works safely in close proximity to hazardous
chemicals, high pressure and temperature conditions, as well as power plant electrical
and industrial hazards; performs all work in compliance with relevant
environmental permits and regulations.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience
providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be
qualifying. Typical qualifications would
be equivalent to:
1. Minimum
four-year degree in chemistry, geology, or other physical science; and
2. At
least five years work experience in the geothermal industry or other similar
field.
Knowledge: Experience
with instrumentation, equipment assembly, and computer programming.
Skills: Strong
computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). Strong
written and verbal communication skills. Must have good interpersonal skills in
order to communicate rapidly and effectively within the organization and to
represent the company in a professional manner to clients, suppliers and
visitors. Works with a high degree of self-direction and independent judgment.
Must be team-oriented, flexible, and able to meet tight deadlines.
Work Hours and Travel:
Works overtime and varying hours, including frequent and extended
assignments to remote work sites; frequent travel within the United States and
abroad.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 70 lbs. and to push/pull up to 100 lbs; job involves sitting,
lifting, bending, climbing, twisting, reaching, walking, standing and
repetitive motion; extensive computer work; driving of company vehicles and
operation of equipment and machinery; frequent and extended periods of
international travel through multiple time zones; must adhere to attendance
requirements as stated in the policy handbook.
Working Conditions: Exposure to chemicals, fumes and gases;
use of safety equipment; exposure to marked change in temperature, works
outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat;
works in a variety of settings, from green-field exploration, drilling, and
well-testing, to fully operational power plants.
Licenses:
Possession of a valid class C motor vehicle operator's license. Valid
passport.
Submit your resume to Barbara@thermochem.com
