The Geochemist will support Fervo Energy's geoscience modeling workstream to achieve our geothermal energy development goals.
Fervo's Mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world's most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $400 million from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world's growing need for 24/7 carbon free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.
Description
The
Geochemist
will support Fervo Energy's geoscience modeling workstream to achieve our geothermal energy development goals. This position will play a key role in evaluating geothermal resource potential and executing exploration activities across Fervo's growing resource holdings. Responsibilities will include working with geochemical datasets to build conceptual models of geothermal reservoirs, developing chemical sampling and monitoring programs, and assessment of brine scaling potential. The Geochemist will report to the Exploration Geoscience Lead.
Responsibilities
Compile geochemical datasets to build conceptual models of geothermal reservoirs
Develop and oversee chemical sampling and monitoring programs for Fervo's assets
Assist in the development of well testing programs
Assess brine scaling potential for flow tests and long term production/injection
Design innovative tracer programs for mapping flow pathways, fracture surface area, and temperature distribution in the subsurface
Model long term implications of fluid chemistry and temperature on proppant
Assist with asset management, resource reserve estimates, and investment analysis/diligence
Travel periodically to field sites (mostly in western US) as required
Qualifications
5+ years experience as a geochemist in the geothermal, mining, and/or oil & gas industries
Master's degree in geochemistry, chemistry or related discipline
Proficiency in geochemical modeling software and GIS software
Experience in data analytics and geostatistics
Driven self-starter & team player, willing to plan and execute with little oversight
Preferred : PhD degree in geochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline
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