Geothermal Drilling Engineer - Planning & Field Ops

Ormat Technologies, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks a well engineering professional to support planning and coordination of drilling and workover operations across the Well Delivery Process.

You will assist in design documentation, regulatory approvals, data management, and cost tracking to drive safe, efficient field activities. The role requires real-time ops support, troubleshooting, and building core well engineering capabilities while using RimBase and related dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Exposure to well planning, design, or field operations is preferred.
• Basic drilling engineering fundamentals with willingness to develop.
• Ability to identify issues and support problem-solving with guidance.
• Strong organizational, time management, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, geologists, reservoir engineers, drilling personnel, procurement, and permitting teams.
• Assist in the preparation of well programs, procedures, and operational plans.
• Support engineering analysis ( hydraulics, torque & drag, casing, cementing ) to ensure safe operations.
• Participate in pre-spud planning, risk identification, and contingency development.
• Monitor drilling operations and help track performance, costs, and daily activities.
• Track drilling costs, support invoice review, and maintain cost reporting.
• Support troubleshooting of operational issues with field teams and service providers.
• Contribute to post-well reviews by compiling data and documenting lessons learned.
• Maintain well files and data systems for accuracy.
• Utilize drilling software and tools ( RimBase, dashboards ) for planning and reporting.
• Support contract management activities including tracking performance and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

English

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

RimBase

Well planning software

Microsoft Office

Landmark WellPlan

Job description

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks a well engineering professional to support planning and coordination of drilling and workover operations across the Well Delivery Process.

You will assist in design documentation, regulatory approvals, data management, and cost tracking to drive safe, efficient field activities. The role requires real-time ops support, troubleshooting, and building core well engineering capabilities while using RimBase and related dashboards.