Ormat Technologies, Inc.

Drilling Engineer

Ormat Technologies, Inc.
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drilling engineering fundamentals, including well design, hydraulics, casing, and cementing, while effectively supporting drilling operations and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing drilling software and tools, with strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Drilling EngineeringWell DesignHydraulicsRimBaseWell Control Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support planning and coordination of safe, efficient drilling and workover operations
  • Support drilling activities across Ormat’s Well Delivery Process from Concept Select through Define and Delivery stages
  • Assist in developing engineering design documentation and operational programs
  • Support regulatory approvals
  • Maintain well data, files, reports, and data systems
  • Contribute to cost tracking, budget updates, invoice review, and accurate cost reporting
  • Collaborate with project managers, geologists, reservoir engineers, drilling personnel, procurement, and permitting teams
  • Assist in preparing well programs, procedures, and operational plans
  • Support engineering analysis including hydraulics, torque and drag, casing, and cementing
  • Participate in pre-spud planning, risk identification, and contingency development
  • Monitor drilling operations and track performance, costs, and daily activities
  • Support troubleshooting with field teams and service providers
  • Contribute to post-well reviews by compiling data, identifying trends, and documenting lessons learned
  • Utilize drilling software and tools such as RimBase and dashboards
  • Support contract management and track service-provider performance and delivery
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
  • Communicate results and recommendations to team members and supervisors
  • Develop ownership of discrete tasks or well components
  • Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
  • Relevant experience in drilling engineering or related field preferred
  • Exposure to well planning, design, or field operations preferred
  • Basic understanding of drilling engineering fundamentals, including well design, hydraulics, casing, and cementing
  • Ability to identify issues and support problem-solving efforts with guidance from more experienced engineers
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with periods of high operational activity
  • Proactive verbal communication skills, including phone/Teams communication
  • Proactive learning mindset and willingness to ask questions
  • Ability to seek clarification and escalate concerns in a timely and effective manner
  • Ability to identify risks and propose solutions with guidance
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to learn drilling engineering tools and systems, including RimBase
  • Exposure to Landmark WellPlan or WellCAT is a plus
  • Well Control certification (IWCF or IADC) is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s Safe Driving policy
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and outdoors in difficult weather conditions
  • Ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods occasionally
  • Ability to work in plant/drilling operating areas exposed to noise, vibrations, heat, and cold
  • Must be able to wear required protective equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekend and holiday support
  • Opportunity to develop foundational well engineering capability
  • Opportunity to learn drilling engineering tools and systems (e.g., RimBase)

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Hard Skills
Drilling Engineering FundamentalsWell PlanningCost TrackingEngineering Design DocumentationOperational Programs
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProactive CommunicationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointRimBaseLandmark WellPlan
Certifications & Qualifications
Well Control Certification (IWCF or IADC)
Industry Keywords
Drilling OperationsRegulatory ApprovalsCost ReportingField OperationsSafety Compliance