Geothermal Geologist Jobs

Geothermal energy is a renewable source of power to be reckoned with. Interest in it has been growing. According to Geothermal.org, "Geothermal Energy is heat (thermal) derived from the earth (geo). It is the thermal energy contained in the rock and fluid (that fills the fractures and pores within the rock) in the earth's crust". California is the area with the largest amount of geothermal generating capacity in the United States. As geothermal power use grows, there will be more geothermal geologist jobs, one of the many professionals required by the industry.

A geologist is a type of scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth as well as the processes and history that has shaped it. It is a predominantly hands-on type of work that involves various disciplines, such as physics, chemistry and biology, as well as other sciences. Geothermal geologist jobs usually involve a lot of field work, so those interested in a career in renewable energy and have a flair for science and enjoy research...this may be the job for them.

Geothermal geologist jobs may involve logging work in mobile laboratories at geothermal energy well sites. The loggers will be required to work shifts as geothermal power companies operate on a 24-hour basis. Therefore, geothermal geologists should be prepared to work irregular hours.

The work is physically demanding too. Geothermal geologist jobs will involve collecting rock cuttings and microscopically examining them in order to describe their primary and alteration features; they will be in charge of monitoring sensors and computers at the drilling rig; tasks include writing regular reports about rig activities, engineering and geological data; they create a detailed geological and engineering record of the well (also known as "mud log"). As in many other professions involving field work, geothermal geologist jobs require professionals to be physically fit and able to lift weight; be skilled in handling cables, tools and other electro-mechanical devices; be aware of safety issues and procedures in an industrial environment; and finally, have a BS or BA in Geology or Earth science.