Director Global Exploration

Description

• Manages data and information in a manner that is consistent with company systems and processes.
• Collaborate with the HR department to address staffing needs, employee development, and performance management in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supports new ventures, such as Next Generation Geothermal as required.
• Maintains strong working relationships with external consultants and researchers in support of Ormat.
• Works with Business Development to identify a pipeline of opportunities for acquisitions or joint ventures.
• Ensures functional team of responsibility and works closely and collaboratively with other key disciplines such as Geochemistry, Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Modeling, Production Engineering and Drilling Engineering.
• Ensures compliance for self and team with internal policies as well as legal and governmental legislation and obligations.
• Functionally oversees and efficiently manages the company’s geothermal exploration and development portfolio to provide growth for the company, including the preparation of budgets and efficient management thereof. Provides support to Project Management for the portfolio.
• Represents Ormat at public speaking engagements in industry conferences and other forums.
• Oversees the functional responsibility across Geology and Geophysics, developing and maintaining a world-class Exploration and Reservoir Management approach.
• Travel to international and domestic locations as needed.
• Acts as a management or technical representative with joint-ventures or other parties as-required.
• Ensures relevant reporting requirements are identified and delivered.
• Develops and improves systems and processes (including data management) within the area of responsibility to ensure world-class approach.
• Contributes to the oversight and efficient management of the company’s operating geothermal reservoirs with world-class Reservoir Management approaches, working collaboratively with Operations and other internal stakeholders.
• Leads or participates in due-diligence on potential projects (acquisitions, joint venture buy-in’s etc.).
• Provides on-going financial forecasts and budget management for relevant cost centers.
• Maintains a safe workplace and takes responsibility for safety with the goal of zero incidents.
• Identifies and manages science, engineering and research requirements to reduce reservoir uncertainty so that the investment of the total assets (surface and subsurface) is optimized.
• Actively works as part of the Management Team of the wider Resource, Drilling and EGS team, as well as the Exploration & Resource Management Team, and develops and maintains strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must possess an understanding of accounting, contract management, HR, procurement and other administrative functions.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Proficiency in geoscience acquisition, processing and interpretation is required. Experience in geothermal is preferred.
• Must possess Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject. A Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous. A major in Geology is preferred.
• Preferably will possess business qualifications (e.g. MBA).
• Ability to periodically lift up to 25 lbs
• Experience in Project Management is preferred. Experience under the PMI project management framework is preferred, ideally holding either CAPM or PMP qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing people and 15 years’ experience in the industry or related fields.
• Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality performance.
• Must demonstrate being a team player with high emotional intelligence, who is able to bring out the best in those around them.
• Ability to work in a power plant and wellfield near hot pipes, drilling rigs and heavy equipment
• Ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and off-road safely
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to plan, coordinate and direct varied and complex programs and tasks.
• Acts in a dependable manner and uses sound judgement in all activities.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including internationally
• 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 MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
• Ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities so time is used efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work in an office environment and to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties. Proficiency in other languages is advantageous, especially in Spanish and Bahasa (Indonesia).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance