Geothermal Exploration Geologist & Data Modeling Expert

Energy Development Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Development Corporation seeks a geologist to plan and conduct fieldwork for geothermal prospects, integrating data from geochemical, geophysical, and reservoir sources to build robust geological models.

You will contribute to due diligence, risk assessment, and development planning, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure field operations meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering is required.
• Postgraduate diploma or certification is an advantage.
• Professional licensure is necessary.
• Experience in geothermal exploration or development is preferred.
• Strong project management skills (Agile advisable).
• Proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS, Leapfrog Geothermal, and Python is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and conducts geological fieldwork for geothermal prospects at various exploration stages.
• Collects and analyzes data on lithologies, faults, hydrothermal alteration, and geomorphology to build geological models.
• Develops models covering heat sources, flow regimes, stress and permeability, and tectonic evolution.
• Produces fieldwork reports and presentations for management after each campaign.
• Integrates geological data with geochemical, geophysical, and reservoir data for conceptual models and risk assessment.
• Performs due diligence to support Business Development in mergers, acquisitions, and new prospects.
• Provides geological input to operating fields using Leapfrog and GIS for better well targeting.
• Delivers inputs to financial models and development plans for growth projects.
• Generates exploration well designs and performs wellsite geology during drilling.
• Conducts hydrogeological assessments of groundwater and geothermal fluids interactions.
• Performs geohazard assessments to safeguard infrastructure.
• Leads transformation initiatives using remote sensing, ML/AI, and GIS tools.
• Manages admin tasks including stakeholder engagement and safety.

Skills

Geology

Project management

Geothermal exploration

Education

Geology or Geological Engineering degree

Postgraduate diploma/certification

Tools

ArcGIS/QGIS

Leapfrog Geothermal

Python

Job description

Energy Development Corporation seeks a geologist to plan and conduct fieldwork for geothermal prospects, integrating data from geochemical, geophysical, and reservoir sources to build robust geological models.

You will contribute to due diligence, risk assessment, and development planning, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure field operations meet safety and quality standards.