Support partnership-led geothermal projects across exploration, appraisal, and early development phases
Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners’ and prospective partners’ technical leadership teams
Collect and integrate geologic, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to build and refine conceptual and 3D geothermal system models for partner projects
Evaluate partner-provided data and studies, identifying data gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Prepare and review geologic targets, well paths, and geologic prognoses for exploration and development wells
Support drilling and testing programs by overseeing logging, sampling, and wellsite geology as needed
Coordinate closely with Zanskar’s Exploration, Drilling, Development, Permitting, and Land teams to align technical workstreams
Contribute to technical diligence, resource assessments, and development-readiness evaluations for partnership opportunities
Assist in standardizing workflows, data integration, and documentation across partnership projects
Represent geoscience perspectives in discussions with external partners, consultants, and stakeholders
Travel to partner field sites as required (up to ~40%, primarily within the western U.S.)

Strong foundation in geology and geothermal system fundamentals
M.S. in Geology, Geophysics, or a related discipline
Strong client-facing experience, including identification of prospective projects and prospects with a trusted advisor approach
Experience integrating multidisciplinary datasets (geology, geophysics, geochemistry) into coherent conceptual models
3D geologic modeling experience (Leapfrog, Petrel, Move, or similar)
Proficiency with GIS and strong map/figure creation skills for clear technical communication
Ability to manage and coordinate projects across multiple stages and stakeholders
Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts to mixed technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
Strong risk identification and mitigation skills, with the ability to propose alternative technical or operational pathways.

Paid holidays
18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Paid Parental Leave
A direct impact in displacing carbon emissions, and growth opportunities in a growing startup environment

Project Geologist, Partnerships

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