Work on team of drilling engineers, geologists, resource engineers, and drilling personnel
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
Work within team of geologists and resource engineers to design effective drilling programs and 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
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides technical advice for drilling contractors and consultants
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Bachelors degree in engineering required
5 years of engineering experience preferred
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
Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
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 drivers license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT auto insurance carrier
Some weekend and holiday work required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions
The ability to perform normal sitting and standing activities and lift up to 50 lbs.
The ability to climb stairs and navigate around equipment on a drill rig
