Ormat Technologies, Inc. · 1 day ago
Principal Drilling Engineer
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expOrmat Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Drilling Engineer responsible for planning and coordinating drilling activities. The role involves managing drilling projects, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while leading teams and maintaining the drilling budget.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingGeothermal EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Collaborate and lead project teams of drilling engineers, geologists, resource engineers, drilling personnel, procurement, permitting, and other internal and external staff, vendors, and business partners
Prepare and manage drilling programs to ensure timely and efficient execution of all drilling activities
Ensure that drilling tasks have been thoroughly researched, engineered, analyzed and implemented with regulatory agency approval and in a safe and efficient manner
Establish goals, schedules and deadlines for drilling activities and programs
Consult on safety, regulatory and quality assurance concerns
Keep abreast of new developments in drilling techniques; modify drilling operations to implement these new techniques
Supervise and manage drilling projects
Prepare the drilling budget and control expenditures
Track drilling costs and approve invoices
Manage Ormat and contract company representatives to solve issues while drilling
Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps
Must be able to travel frequently nationally and internationally
Proactively make recommendations for reservoir management and wellfield operations based on data analysis and conceptual models
Effectively communicate results and recommendations to peers and management verbally and in writing. Verbal communication may be presentations, group meetings, or individually
Provides technical advice for drilling contractors and consultants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering required
Must have excellent communication and project management skills
Must have excellent organizational and planning skills with a strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a busy work environment with intense periods of activity
Proficiency in various computer software applications, including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Project, Teams, etc..), SAP, and Primavera P6
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT auto insurance carrier
Some weekend and holiday work required
Drilling Engineer: 0 - 5 years experience
Project Drilling Engineer: 3 - 9 years experience
Senior Drilling Engineer: 7 - 15 years experience
Chief Drilling Engineer: 13 - 20 years experience
The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions
The ability to climb stairs and navigate around equipment on a drill rig
Preferred
PMP certification preferred, but not required
Knowledge in RIMBase and Landmark Software such as WellPlan, Compass, StressCheck and WellCAT is a plus
Company
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
With over five decades of experience, Ormat Technologies, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.52BKey Investors
Morgan Stanley RenewablesBlackRockORIX Group
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $62M
2024-12-11Post Ipo Secondary· $281.94M
2023-03-14Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
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Daniel Moelk
Senior Vice President, Resources, Drilling & EGS
Aron Willis
Executive Vice President, Electricity Segment
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