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Lead Geothermal Energy Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all phases of geothermal project development, including exploration, drilling, resource assessment, and plant design.
- Develop and implement reservoir modeling and simulation strategies to optimize energy extraction and sustainability.
- Oversee the design and construction of geothermal power plants, including surface facilities and well completion.
- Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, and risk assessments for new geothermal projects.
- Manage contracts with drilling operators, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geoscientists, engineers, and financial analysts.
- Monitor operational performance of geothermal assets, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff within the geothermal team.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in geothermal technologies, techniques, and best practices.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and proposals for stakeholders and investors.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Geothermal Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in the geothermal energy sector, with a strong emphasis on reservoir engineering and project management.
- Proven expertise in geothermal resource exploration, evaluation, and development.
- Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., TOUGH2, CMG, Eclipse) and geological modeling tools.
- Strong understanding of drilling technologies, well design, and subsurface characterization.
- Experience in the design and operation of geothermal power generation systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, particularly in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and teams remotely.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Familiarity with international geothermal project development and regulatory frameworks.
This is a significant opportunity to lead the charge in geothermal energy innovation. If you are a seasoned geothermal expert with a passion for clean energy and thrive in a fully remote leadership role, we encourage you to apply. The role supports projects in regions relevant to Bungoma, Bungoma, KE .
Lead Geothermal Energy Engineer
Posted 5 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical assessment and feasibility studies for new geothermal exploration and development projects.
- Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of geothermal power plants, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Develop and implement strategies for the efficient operation and maintenance of existing geothermal facilities.
- Manage project teams, including geologists, reservoir engineers, and plant operators, in a remote setting.
- Conduct advanced reservoir modeling and simulation to optimize resource utilization.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and best practices in geothermal energy development.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance geothermal energy extraction.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage budgets and timelines for geothermal projects, ensuring successful delivery.
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the geothermal engineering team.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geothermal Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related earth science discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the geothermal energy industry, with a strong focus on engineering and project management.
- Extensive knowledge of reservoir characterization, well drilling, and power plant technologies.
- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in complex projects.
- Proficiency in geothermal modeling software (e.g., TOUGH2, GWB).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and drive projects forward in a remote-first environment.
- Strong understanding of environmental impact assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects and budgets.
- Experience in policy development and regulatory affairs related to geothermal energy is a plus.
This critical role is vital for our client's strategic expansion in renewable energy, with a focus on projects relevant to regions like Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE , though the work itself is conducted entirely remotely.
Lead Geothermal Energy Engineer
Posted 8 days ago
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Lead Geothermal Energy Engineer
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of geothermal energy projects.
- Conduct feasibility studies and resource assessments for new geothermal sites.
- Oversee the engineering design of geothermal wells, pipelines, and power plants.
- Manage project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Optimize the performance and efficiency of existing geothermal facilities.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies for geothermal energy production.
- Collaborate with geological and drilling teams to ensure successful well development.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on geothermal engineering best practices.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and community representatives.
Lead Geothermal Energy Engineer
Posted today
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Your role will involve developing and implementing advanced exploration strategies, interpreting geological and geophysical data, and making critical decisions regarding well placement and drilling programs. You will also be tasked with designing and optimizing geothermal power plant configurations, including thermodynamics, heat exchangers, and turbine selection, to maximize energy output and operational reliability. As a remote leader, you will leverage cutting-edge simulation software and data analytics tools to model reservoir performance, predict fluid behavior, and identify opportunities for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills are essential, as you will guide the team through technical challenges and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities are vital for effective interaction with internal teams, external contractors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders across various geographical locations. This is an exceptional chance to make a significant impact on renewable energy development in a fully remote, flexible work environment, driving the future of sustainable power generation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage geothermal exploration and resource assessment activities.
- Oversee the design, drilling, and completion of geothermal wells.
- Develop and optimize the design of geothermal power plants (flash steam, binary cycle).
- Ensure the efficient and reliable operation of geothermal power facilities.
- Utilize reservoir simulation software to model and forecast geothermal resource performance.
- Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new geothermal projects.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff.
- Collaborate with geoscientists, project managers, and other stakeholders.
- PhD or Master's degree in Geothermal Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the geothermal energy industry.
- Proven track record in leading complex geothermal projects from conception to completion.
- Expertise in reservoir engineering, well drilling technologies, and geothermal thermodynamics.
- Proficiency in geothermal simulation software (e.g., TOUGH2, EGS) and data analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of power plant design and operations.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities for remote collaboration.
- Familiarity with Kenyan geological formations and energy policies is a strong asset.
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