Reservoir Engineer

Reservoir Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for conducting Reservoir Engineering studies 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 and will be considered as a high-level contributor and specialist.

The level of compensation will depend on experience, with role spanning Reservoir Engineer to Senior Reservoir Engineer.

Essential Functions

• Ensures a safe work place and takes responsibility for safety with the goal of zero incidents
• Utilizes technical authority for discipline within company processes as-required requiring consistently high levels of accuracy and relevance of work of both self as well as others within the team
• Performs a variety of tasks independently and / or within a team environment without need for supervision. Drives outcomes from self and team that both meaningfully and materially impact the company.
• Acts in a dependable manner and uses sound judgement in all activities.
• Prepares technical insights in a suitable communication method such as reports and presentations with accurate use of company tools, templates and standards, creating high-impacts to company
• Manages data and information in a manner that is consistent with company systems and processes
• Works independently on Projects and leads activities to achieve timely, measurable and relevant outcomes for the company
• Conducts training internally or externally and acts as a coach or mentor to others
• Successfully leads multi-disciplinary teams for work activities in addition to other periodic requirements such as due-diligence or joint ventures and can act as a primary contact person
• Demonstrates leadership in creating new projects and company opportunities
• Actively works to innovate and improve company tools, systems and processes and ensures clear understanding of external best-practices
• Analyze performance of production and injection wells, diagnose problems, plan remedial action, and assist with permitting and execution of the work
• Evaluate performance of production and injection wells and identify problems and opportunities for improvements
• Evaluate effects of corrective actions or changes in field operations, power generation revenue and long-term resource performance
• Collect reservoir data, analyze well logs and well tests, and develop reservoir conceptual models
• Assist with the design of reservoir models and use them to optimize production and injection
• Work with operations personnel, Geologists and Project Managers to formulate and justify recommendations for wellfield activities and reservoir management
• Responsible for planning and specifying well tests, logs and diagnostic procedures
• Responsible for the design, engineering field supervision, and analysis of well tests with safety as a primary consideration
• Responsible for the design and specifying pumps for pumped production wells
• Work with Ormat specialists and pump manufacturers to evaluate and improve pump performance and operating life
• Responsible for the planning, engineering, supervision, analysis and reporting of routine well logs and pressure tests
• Document analyses, interpretations of logs, well tests, diagnostic procedures and results of work overs, drilling and other changes in operations
• Work with plant, field operations and IT personnel to maintain the quality and completeness of data base and operating records
• Provide pertinent data and analyses to consultants and incorporate their results

Other Responsibilities

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Physical Requirements