Fervo’s Mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world’s most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $400 million from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world’s growing need for 24/7 carbon free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

Description

The Senior Exploration Geologist will support Fervo Energy’s geological modeling workstream to achieve our geothermal energy development goals. This position will play a key role in evaluating resource opportunities and executing exploration activities across Fervo’s growing project portfolio. Responsibilities will include working with geophysical and geological datasets to build three-dimensional conceptual models of geothermal reservoirs, developing geothermal play concepts in new basins, acreage evaluation and prospect ranking, and developing Fervo’s exploration strategy. In addition, the Exploration Geologist will support wellsite geology activities for Fervo’s exploration drilling programs.

Responsibilities

• Integrate geologic, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to build and update 3D geologic models across Fervo’s geothermal portfolio.
• Identify growth opportunities for Fervo’s development portfolio through greenfield and nearfield development opportunities and acquisitions.
• Advanced modeling and resource assessment of deep sedimentary basins.
• Development of petrophysical and geomechanical models and evaluate subsurface state of stress to inform wellfield and completions design.
• Perform offset well analysis to develop geologic prognoses, evaluate wellbore stability, and support D&C team to develop well plans.
• Assist with asset management, resource reserve estimates, and investment analysis/diligence.
• Travel periodically to field sites (mostly in western US) as required. During active drilling campaigns travel may increase up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of geologist experience in the geothermal, mining, and/or oil & gas industries
• Master’s degree in geology, geophysics, or related discipline
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Leapfrog, Petrel, EarthVision, or similar) and GIS software (ArcGIS, Global mapper)
• Strong background in geologic resource assessment for deep sedimentary basins
• Strong background in structural geology; previous drilling experience
• Driven self-starter & team player, willing to plan and execute with little oversight
• Preferred: Experience with produced water and groundwater geochemistry
• Preferred: Experience in petrophysical log interpretation and wellbore image log analysis for stress and fracture characterization
• Preferred: Experience in data analytics and geostatistics