Laboratory Technician I

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Laboratory Technician I
Calipatria, CA (onsite)
12+Month Contract

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):
• Construct and update geologic model, GIS data integration, seismic monitoring, subsidence surveys, mechanical integrity testing, tracer enthalpy testing, down-hole temperature and pressure surveys, geophysical surveys and geochemical studies.
• These projects require coordination of personnel, equipment, permits, purchase orders and contracts.
• Create specific local and regional geologic interpretations to support continued operations and development of the Salton Sea geothermal resource, using 2D and 3D digital methods.
• The interpretations will be defined with supporting information that can reviewed and presented in various software programs.
• The information and interpretations will be accumulated, filed, and managed to support future work and a geologic conceptual model.
• The common sources of information will be mud logs, electronic logs, including FMI, pressure-temperature-spinner surveys, and a 3D seismic survey.
• Determine optimum targets for drilling or re-drilling wells.
• Targets will balance productivity, long-term effects and drilling logistics.
• Assist drilling with well construction design when geologic input is needed (i.e., casing points, carbon dioxide zones and formation stability).
• Manage and monitor directional drilling and mud logging.
• Preparation and/or review of regulatory reports for submittal to: California Department of Conservation - Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), County of Imperial, the California Air Resources Board, the environmental department and similar organizations as needed.
• Interpret technical data from dissimilar sources.
• Draw conclusions and provide recommendations to management and operations.
• Technical writing - the ability to draft memorandums for authorization for expenditure (AFE) requests, weekly reports, geologic prognoses and internal reports of interpreted information.
• The audience for these reports will include, but not be limited to CalEnergy's general manager, the president of BHE Renewables and public agencies.
• Support land department through knowledge of surface and mineral leases for resource management and long-term strategy.
• Provide geological technical support to CalEnergy and global BHE projects as requested, including development support of the Salton Sea geothermal field and mineral extraction.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors):
• Adhere to, and support all safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a positive safety culture and environmental respect.
• Collect, file and provide information to all regulatory entities, maintain resource related regulatory compliance without compromising safety.
• Interpret and manage resource information, share knowledge within company and provide recommendations.
• Participate within the department and the CalEnergy organization using open communication, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and mutual respect.
• Demonstration of advanced technical knowledge, and an advanced understanding of geothermal and the company's business processes.
• Participation on teams that results in contribution to achievement of team goals and objectives, sometimes in a lead role for a phase of a project.
• Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
• Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics or related science is required.
• A graduate degree in geology, geophysics or related science is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) year of related professional experience is needed for the Geoscientist position.
• Most of the experience should be in the geothermal industry.
• Experience in oil and gas, particularly in drilling and sedimentary basins, and/or hydrothermal mineral resources (mining and mineral exploration) experience may also count towards the candidate's years of experience.
• Experience and familiarity with drilling operations, capabilities and well site geology.
• Ability to work and think within a three-dimensional space and acclimate to changing reservoir conditions through time.
• Must be proficient in Geographic Information System (GIS), AutoCAD and Leapfrog to manage and update field maps and the geologic model.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical reports, procedures or regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information, written or orally, and respond to questions from technical and non-technical managers and employees.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including trigonometry, probability, statistics, interpolation and, at times, calculus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office, including Access, is required.
• Ability to utilize and understand software tools including; ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Kingdom Suite and Rimbase.
• Ability to solve difficult problems and function when information originates from non-similar sources and the resulting data must be synthesized.
• Comprehension of the power generating and brine processing facilities, and interpretation based geologic and operational influences is paramount.
• Worker should be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Metasys Technologies/NVISH is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.