Project Geologist

Responsibilities – What you’ll do

• Integrate geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data to build and update geothermal system models across Zanskar’s 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 we’re 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 self-starter willing to plan and execute with little oversight, capable of working independently while also excelling as a collaborative team member
• Strong cross-disciplinary 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 fast-moving startup environment with evolving goals and high-impact 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