Powering the future with the Earth’s hidden heat.

Geothermal is carbon-free, always-on power but most of the world’s geothermal resources remain undiscovered and undeveloped.

Zanskar is changing that. We take a AI and data-driven, scalable approach to geothermal discovery and development combining modern geoscience and advanced field methods to identify and tap into overlooked or underutilized geothermal resources.

By making geothermal faster and more predictable to develop, we’re unlocking its potential to deliver gigawatts of clean, firm energy and to become a cornerstone of our future energy system.

Role Overview

 

Title: Geophysical Technician or Geologist

(This role may be filled at the technician or geologist level based on experience.)

 

 

Location: Mobilize out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Field work will extend throughout the Western United States
Department: Field Data Acquisition

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Field Data Acquisition Manager

 

- Full time; $21-25 per hour + production bonus (typically $350 to $450 total per day)

Field Work Schedule: 10-12 hours a day, 14 days on/14 days off rotations
- Per Diem provided for hourly employees at GSA standard rate ($59 per day)
- Paid holidays
- Company covers lodging (hotel) or reimburses at GSA rate if unavailable
- Company vehicle provided during field work rotations
- Eligible for benefits following initial 90-day probationary period

 

- Full time; salaried $75-90k
- Paid holidays
- 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Paid Parental Leave

Mission – Why we exist and why we need you

Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. There is 2,300
times more energy in geothermal heat in the ground than in oil, gas, coal, and methane
combined. However, historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar,
we’re using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make
geothermal a cheap and vital contributor to a carbon-free electrical grid.
Field data is Zanskar’s life blood. We need passionate scientists to collect, prepare, and deliver high
quality data and products to be utilized for discovery of resources, characterizing the subsurface
and, ultimately, informing and derisking drilling and development decisions.

Outcomes - Problems you’ll solve

Success in this role includes being skilled in the planning, execution, and processing of a variety of
field methods. Personnel will be expected to continually improve existing methods and may be
involved or responsible for learning and deploying new methods in house to increase discovery
rates and inform decisions. This role will involve collaboration with project geologists, data scientists,
land team and drilling engineers to execute surveys and deliver impactful data products.

Zanskar is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that complies with all applicable federal, state,
and local employment practice laws and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. All job offers are contingent upon
passing a pre-employment drug screening & background check