Project Geologist
Project Geologist
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21-04-2025
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21-04-2025
Job Description
Title: Project Geologist
Location: Salt Lake City UT (hybrid)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Head of Exploration
Mission Why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. There is 2300 times more energy in geothermal heat in the ground than in oil gas coal and methane combined. However historically its been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar were using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cheap and vital contributor to a carbonfree electrical grid.
We need an Exploration Geologist to help our Exploration team guide development decisions in Zanskars greenfield portfolio. We have a large portfolio of early projects across multiple western US states that need to be explored and developed in the next several years to add 100s if not 1000s of MWs of clean power to the grid. The Exploration Geologist will enable these geothermal prospects and projects by building conceptual models based on principles of geoscience aided by the adoption of our inhouse R&D tools that improve our understanding of the subsurface and lower development risks.
Outcomes Problems youll solve
The Exploration Geologist will play a key role in building Zanskars portfolio via robust subsurface characterization to inform decisions that advance geothermal projects in the western US. Responsibilities will include integrating geological geochemical and geophysical data sets to test and build conceptual geologic models of geothermal reservoirs planning and executing drilling campaigns and identifying greenfield geothermal opportunities. In addition the Exploration Geologist will support the improvement of R&D tools that supercharge our ability to model the subsurface predict drilling outcomes and reduce the uncertainty associated with the subsurface.
Responsibilities What youll do
- Integrate geologic geochemical and geophysical data to build and update geothermal system models across Zanskars geothermal portfolio
- Prepare targets well paths and geologic prognoses for geothermal exploration and development wells
- Oversee logging sampling and general wellsite geology during drilling programs
- Own and execute projects at various stages leading workflows to ensure success
- Work closely with drilling engineers permitting and land teams to plan and execute data acquisition and drilling programs
- Assist with resource capacity estimates and prepare the portfolio for investment diligence
- Regular travel to field sites as required (up to 40 of time within the western US)
Competencies What were looking for
- Strong foundation in fundamentals of geology
- M.S. in geology geophysics or related discipline
- Proficiency in field mapping excellent field observation skills and the ability to integrate mapping results with geophysical geochemical and other datasets
- 3D conceptual geologic modeling experience (Leapfrog Petrel Move or similar)
- Proficiency in GIS software and excellent map and figure making skills to visually communicate scientific findings
- Motivated selfstarter willing to plan and execute with little oversight capable of working independently while also excelling as a collaborative team member
- Strong crossdisciplinary collaboration skills able to communicate and integrate effectively with geologists engineers and data scientists
- Risk quantification and mitigation skills ability to identify alternative operational scenarios and plan for contingencies
- Comfortable operating in a fastmoving startup environment with evolving goals and highimpact work
- Preferred experience in one or more of the following methods: data analytics and geostatistics geothermal resource modeling wellsite geology geologic resource assessment and geologic mapping for conventional hydrothermal systems well planning targeting and operational supervision
- Preferred experience with one or more of the following geologic data types: gravity magnetics magnetotellurics fluid geochemistry LiDAR image logs alteration mineral assemblages
Benefits
Paid holidays
15 days PTO PTO accrual increase based on tenure
Medical and dental coverage
401k
Stock options
Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact on advancing domestic renewable energy resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is an equalopportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practice laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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