Job: (Geothermal) Geologist III, Calpine, The Geysers, California
Geothermal plant at the Geysers, California/ U.S. (source: ThinkGeoEnergy, creative commons)
Alexander Richter
8 Feb 2019
Geothermal operator Calpine is seeking to fill the position of Geologist III for its geothermal operations at the Geysers in California.
Calpine in California has published a job opportunity.
- Requisition Number 19-0051
- Title Geologist III
- City Middletown
- State CA
- Job Family Power Operations
- Shift: Days
- Employee Type Regular
- Subject to DOT Regulations No
- Percent of Travel Required 25
- Relocation Provided Yes
- Location Geysers
Description
Job Summary: (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned):
Acquires, analyzes, interprets, documents and presents field wide geochemical monitoring data for a geothermal field with over 400 active production and injection wells. Manages an annual field wide survey, injection tracer studies, and other applications. Establishes and maintains comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of geo-scientific data relevant to Geysers field management. Applies geo-scientific knowledge to address operational problems such as corrosion, non-condensable gas handling, injection breakthrough, wellbore deformation, and geotechnical concerns. Identifies drilling targets and well remedial programs needed to support reservoir management priorities established by the group, and apply geo-scientific knowledge to help achieve drilling goals in a cost-effective manner. GIS knowledge preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge.
- Seasoned professional with advanced applied geothermal geology experience.
- Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
- Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
- May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.
- Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
- Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
- Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
- Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium sized projects; may coordinate work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.
- This is the most senior skill level without moving to the management or specialist track.
- Resource integrator –builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in brainstorming and planning sessions.
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Geology or Earth Science
- Knowledge of geothermal geology required.
- Seasoned professional; typically requires 5+ years experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Source: Calpine
