ÍSOR is seeking a specialist in geothermal reservoir engineering

Specialist in geothermal reservoir engineering

Specialist in geothermal reservoir engineering

In light of growing activity, ÍSOR is seeking an ambitious individual for the position of specialist in geothermal reservoir engineering. The motto of ÍSOR's policy is sustainability in action, and the core of ÍSOR's policy and operations is to provide advice on the sustainable utilisation of geological resources and to support the government's policy in the field of climate affairs.

The projects are diverse and include, among other things, research, innovation and opportunities for development in the role. ÍSOR's clients are both domestic and foreign, and the tasks may also involve research on land or on the seabed.

Main tasks:

• Testing of boreholes and the associated data processing.

• Interpretation of borehole measurements (including temperature and pressure measurements).

• Advice regarding production monitoring of geothermal systems, e.g. which parameters should be measured, the instruments and frequency of measurements, the selection of monitoring wells and data quality requirements.

• Reservoir-engineering assessments of geothermal systems (including modelling), based on production data and surface research, and advice regarding future utilisation, including assessment of capacity.

• Reinjection studies (including tracer tests and assessment of cooling)

• Groundwater modelling.

Education and competency requirements:

• Master's degree in geosciences, physics or engineering.

• Specialisation in geothermal reservoir engineering or at least three years' experience in research on geothermal and/or groundwater systems desirable.

• Experience with three-dimensional modelling an advantage.

• Experience in the field of geothermal energy and/or energy-related projects an advantage.

• Initiative and disciplined working methods.

• Ease in interpersonal communication.

• Good command of Icelandic and English, both spoken and written.

We offer:

• Participation in diverse projects.

• A good group of colleagues.

• Work in an international environment.

• Modern working facilities.

• A family-friendly workplace with flexible working hours.

This is a 100% position at ÍSOR's office, either in Kópavogur or in Akureyri. The job may involve work in rural areas, abroad and long working days at times. In recruitment, account is taken of ÍSOR's equality plan and we encourage people to apply regardless of gender. Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement of the Minister of Finance and the relevant trade union.

The application deadline is up to and including 25 April 2023. Applications may remain valid for half a year from the date the application deadline expires.

Further information about the position is provided by Bjarni Gautason, director of Monitoring and Education, email bjarni.gautason@isor.is.

ÍSOR places emphasis on equal opportunities for staff, a satisfied and results-oriented team, and progress. ÍSOR's ambition is to be at the forefront of knowledge in the field of sustainable utilisation of geological resources and value-creating solutions aimed at benefiting the earth and people.

ÍSOR's headquarters are in Kópavogur and there is a workplace in Akureyri.

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