About this role
<table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <p>This position is responsible for leading the planning, design, and coordination of safe, efficient drilling and workover operations. It is a lifecycle well engineering role supporting drilling activities across the Concept Select, Define, and Delivery stages of Ormat’s Well Delivery Process, with occasional support for workover operations.</p> <p> </p> <p>Responsibilities include ownership of engineering design and operational program development and execution; coordination of regulatory approvals; management of well costs and budgets; and continuous improvement of well engineering standards, policies, and procedures. The role is accountable for managing technical and operational risks, supporting real-time execution, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Essential Functions</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Lead collaboration across project teams including subsurface, drilling operations, procurement, and permitting to ensure aligned well delivery.</li> <li>Prepare and own detailed well programs, engineering designs, and execution strategies.</li> <li>Perform and validate engineering analysis (hydraulics, torque & drag, casing design, cementing, etc.) ensuring technical integrity.</li> <li>Identify, quantify, and manage well risks; develop contingency plans and decision frameworks for critical operations.</li> <li>Establish goals, schedules, and performance targets for drilling activities and ensure delivery against plan.</li> <li>Provide real-time engineering support during drilling operations, including optimization and structured problem-solving.</li> <li>Own drilling budgets, cost forecasting, and expenditure control; approve invoices and manage financial performance.</li> <li>Lead post-well reviews, identify performance gaps, and implement lessons learned into future designs and standards.</li> <li>Develop, maintain, and improve drilling standards, best practices, and engineering guidelines.</li> <li>Act as contract holder for multiple service lines; define scopes of work, KPIs, and drive vendor performance.</li> <li>Evaluate and implement new drilling technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and outcomes.</li> <li>Ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements; support permitting strategy as needed.</li> <li>Leverage and improve digital tools and systems (e.g., RimBase, Corva, Landmark, dashboards) to enhance planning, execution, and reporting.</li> <li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to development of team capability and culture.</li> <li>Communicate complex technical concepts, risks, and recommendations clearly to management and stakeholders.</li> <li>Demonstrates full ownership of well engineering scope from planning through execution and handover.</li> <li>Proactively manages uncertainty and drives high-quality decision-making.</li> <li>Delivers wells safely, on schedule, and within budget while optimizing performance.</li> <li>Acts as a technical leader and trusted partner across disciplines.</li> <li>Continuously improves systems, processes, and team capability.</li> <li>Other duties assigned by management.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Education, Experience, and Skills Required</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.</li> <li>Minimum 10 years of relevant drilling engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of well planning and execution.</li> <li>Experience supporting full well lifecycle activities across planning, design, and execution phases (Concept Select, Define, Delivery).</li> <li>Strong understanding of drilling engineering fundamentals, including well design, hydraulics, torque & drag, casing, and cementing.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and manage operational and technical risks.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional coordination and deliver well programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.</li> <li>Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a sense of ownership and urgency.</li> <li>Ability to support real-time operations and provide structured troubleshooting and decision-making during critical activities.</li> <li>Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information, risks, and recommendations to peers and management.</li> <li>Proficiency in standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and apply drilling engineering tools and systems (e.g., RimBase).</li> <li>Experience with industry drilling software (e.g., Landmark WellPlan, WellCAT) is a plus.</li> <li>Well Control certification (IWCF or IADC) preferred.</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with periods of high operational intensity.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekend and holiday support.</li> <li>Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s Safe Driving policy.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate effectively in English to safely and efficiently perform job duties.</li> </ul> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions.</li> <li>The ability to walk, hike and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods of time on occasion.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Must be able to work in plant/drilling operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p>