Position Summary
This Senior Geologist candidate will be responsible for geologic evaluations to support world-class exploration, development, and operations of geothermal resources globally. The individual will work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and will be recognized as a high-level contributor and specialist.
Essential Functions
- Acts as a technical authority for the discipline within company processes, requiring high levels of accuracy and relevance in both individual and team work.
- Performs a variety of tasks independently and/or within a team environment without the need for supervision. Drives outcomes that meaningfully impact the organization.
- Acts dependably and uses sound judgment in all activities.
- Prepares technical insights through reports and presentations, adhering to company tools, templates, and standards, with a focus on high impact.
- Manages data and information in accordance with company systems and processes.
- Leads projects independently and ensures timely, measurable, and relevant outcomes.
- Conducts training and acts as a coach or mentor to others.
- Leads multi-disciplinary teams for work activities and is the primary contact for related projects.
- Demonstrates leadership in identifying new projects and opportunities.
- Works to innovate and improve company tools, systems, and processes, incorporating best practices.
- Constructs quality conceptual models of geothermal systems through comprehensive analysis and interpretation of geochemistry, surface geology, subsurface geology, well data, drilling data, remote sensing, and geophysics.
- Conducts geologic mapping with a focus on structure, alteration, mineralization, geomorphology, and rock-type distribution.
- Models subsurface well targets and collaborates with drilling engineers and project managers to plan and execute drilling programs.
- Responsible for managing multiple prospect developments from preliminary analysis to reservoir testing, utilizing project management skills to progress prospects through various development phases.
- Strategizes on exploration and development to maximize value in alignment with organizational goals, considering risk, uncertainty, and upside potential.
- Maintains an exploration mindset, evaluating multiple hypotheses and defining risk and uncertainty in prospect potential.
- Manages and mines data related to geoscience, wells, and prospects.
- Manages operating geothermal reservoirs through ownership of the conceptual model and collaborates with operations, reservoir engineering, geochemistry, and other departments to maximize value.
- Accountable for the conceptual model and geoscience contributions to permit packages and business initiatives.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders on drilling or exploration projects, including Operations, Business Development, and Compliance teams.
- Collects geochemistry samples for exploration projects as required.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject required. A Doctorate degree is advantageous.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the industry or related fields.
- Field mapping and structural geology experience required.
- Experience with geophysical and geochemical surveys and analysis is advantageous.
- In-depth knowledge of key components of related disciplines required.
- Project Management experience preferred. PMI project management framework experience, including CAPM or PMP qualification, is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
- Proficiency in technical specialist applications such as ArcGIS, ENVI, Global Mapper, Leapfrog, and Surfer.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in English required. Knowledge of other languages, especially Spanish and Bahasa (Indonesia), is advantageous.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
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