Geothermal Field Geologist & Data-Driven Prospecting Lead

Energy Development Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Development Corporation is seeking a Geologist/Geological Engineer to lead fieldwork and data integration for geothermal prospects across exploration stages. You will plan campaigns, collect lithology, fault, hydrothermal data, and build models guiding project viability.

You will collaborate with geochem, geophysics, and reservoir teams, perform due diligence for BD activities, and contribute to GIS-based analyses and well targeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering is required.
• Professional licensure is necessary.
• Experience in geothermal exploration or development is preferred, with strong project management skills (Agile). 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, thermal manifestations, and geomorphology to develop geological models.
• Integrates geological field assessments with geochemical, geophysical, and reservoir engineering data to produce conceptual models and assess risks.
• Conducts technical due diligence through geological reviews to support Business Development in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and new geothermal prospects.
• Provides geological expertise to operating fields through fieldwork, data integration, Leapfrog modeling, and GIS/data science for better well targeting.
• Delivers inputs to financial models, such as development plans for advanced growth projects.
• Generates exploration well designs and does geological prognoses and wellsite geology during drilling.
• Performs hydrogeological assessments of groundwater interactions with geothermal fluids constrained by lithology and structures.
• Conducts geohazard assessments to safeguard infrastructure from geological hazards.
• Leads transformation initiatives by integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and numerical stress analysis.

Skills

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Postgraduate diploma or certification (advantage)

Professional licensure

Tools

ArcGIS/QGIS

Leapfrog Geothermal

Python programming

Job description

Energy Development Corporation is seeking a Geologist/Geological Engineer to lead fieldwork and data integration for geothermal prospects across exploration stages. You will plan campaigns, collect lithology, fault, hydrothermal data, and build models guiding project viability.

You will collaborate with geochem, geophysics, and reservoir teams, perform due diligence for BD activities, and contribute to GIS-based analyses and well targeting.