Resource Manager – Advanced Exploration

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

Resource Manager managing technical teams in geothermal exploration and operational asset optimization. Overseeing geophysics, prospecting, GIS programs, and cultural development.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for managing a technical team with a focus on geothermal exploration and development, field expansions, and operational asset optimization.
This management position would specifically oversee the geophysics, prospecting, and GIS programs as well as the support functions for the exploration department.
Conduct project reviews and ensure technical work is world-class.
Manage project schedules and budgets with appropriate software(s).
Present or publish at professional conferences as needed.
Maintain effective training program for team including external and internal training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject
A Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous
A major in either Geology or Geophysics is preferred
At least 10 years’ experience in related work is required
Experience in Project Management is preferred
Experience under the PMI project management framework is preferred, ideally holding either CAPM or PMP qualification
Previous experience managing a resource-extraction team is preferred with a priority for exploration
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and team-building skills is required
Highly skilled communicator and high degree of emotional intelligence
Consistently proactive with a high-level of initiative to independently determine work objectives for self and team
Strong organization and time-management skills, with preference towards qualifications in Project Management
Ability to perform economic calculations that factor in risk and uncertainty
Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level for accurate understanding and to efficiently perform job duties
Proficiency in a variety of appropriate software applications to perform job duties such as spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft office including Project, Visio, and Excel
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leader in safety
Maintain and implement appropriate safety systems collaborating with HSE
Perform site safety inspections and maintain a safety-focused presence on appropriate projects
Manage a technical team with a focus on team culture, performance, and development
Manage budget on all responsible projects and operations
Develop rotating and annual budget including cost reporting
Manage team resources by recruiting, training, coaching employees
Communicate job expectations and appraising performance
Develop individual capabilities for team members
Perform regular check-ins and annual performance reviews
Work with other Resource managers to build consistency in technical work, team culture, and department systems
Develop new tools for project management with a focus on resource allocation and tracking prospect pipeline
Ensure continued relevancy
Conduct project reviews and ensure technical work is world-class
Ensure team tools including calculators, workflows, conceptual models, and technology are world-class
Coordinate projects and resources with other Resource Management to ensure projects meet target quality, schedule, and budget
Responsible for program progress, program strategies, and recommendations including reporting to upper management through appropriate and effective tools
Liaise between Exploration and intra-company partners such as Business Development, Drilling, IT, Operations, and Finance
Lead in communication including effective and influential presentations, memos, and meetings
Ensure risk, uncertainty, contingency planning, and decision trees are always included in team workflows and deliverables
Develop and maintain reporting structures; systems, processes, and workflows; and data systems
Responsible for data management and document control within the Exploration team and other departments where cross over is required
Oversee new data streams; focus on quality control and availability
Manage the geophysics, prospecting, & GIS programs with a focus on technical excellence, fit-for-purpose workstreams, and global efficiencies; ensure goals of team are aligned with company goals
Oversee geoscience support functions including but not limited to core logging program and field work programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

geothermal explorationgeophysicsprospectingGISproject managementeconomic calculationsrisk assessmentresource extraction

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscoachingteam-buildingcommunicationemotional intelligenceproactivityinitiativeorganizationtime management

Certifications

CAPMPMP