Senior Geothermal Engineer: Lead Projects & Innovation

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical & retirement plans

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Sustainability-focused team

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Geothermal Engineer to lead exploration, design, and lifecycle management of geothermal projects. You will optimize well performance and energy extraction while ensuring profitability and compliance in a dynamic renewables environment.

The role requires advanced degrees in geothermal fields, 8+ years of experience, and a proven track record across exploration to commissioning, with strong collaboration and mentorship skills.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Geothermal, Petroleum, or related field.
• 8+ years in geothermal energy with progressive responsibility.
• Proven record managing complex geothermal projects.
• Expertise in reservoir modeling, well design, and subsurface engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power plant thermodynamics and energy conversion.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of geothermal exploration and assessment projects.
• Manage the full lifecycle of geothermal power plant projects from feasibility studies to commissioning.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize well performance and energy extraction.
• Conduct technical and economic analyses to ensure profitability and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with geological, reservoir, and power plant teams to integrate components.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Geothermal Engineering

Project management

Reservoir modeling

Well design

Subsurface engineering

Thermodynamics

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Geothermal Engineering

PhD in Geothermal Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Geothermal Engineer to lead exploration, design, and lifecycle management of geothermal projects. You will optimize well performance and energy extraction while ensuring profitability and compliance in a dynamic renewables environment.

The role requires advanced degrees in geothermal fields, 8+ years of experience, and a proven track record across exploration to commissioning, with strong collaboration and mentorship skills.