Location: Reno, Nevada USA
The position is responsible for conducting geologic field evaluations of geothermal exploration projects and integrating them with existing published data to assist in the definition of new development projects. Candidate recommendations to be reviewed by higher level geologists.
Essential Functions:
- Researches prospect characteristics, including rock types, alteration, geothermal surface manifestations.
- Mines data existing drilling information, including temperature, pressure, flow tests, lithology, etc.
- Maps geology.
- Builds project GIS and 3D geologic models and analyzes data to improve geologic understanding.
- Targets wells for exploration and/or development drilling.
- Generates new prospects and play concepts.
- Assesses new sites for acquisition and communicates recommendations to manager and management.
- Collects fluid samples for analysis, oversees well logging operations, and assists engineers with flow tests.
- Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier.
- Must have the ability to travel to other locations, including international and developing countries.
- Must have the ability to travel long distances by car and air.