Senior Geophysicist

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Continuously evaluate and update the state of seismicity in The Geysers. Report to management and staff on the progress of such evaluations. Interface with researchers at the national laboratories (e.g. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory), the U.S. Geological Survey and universities conducting investigations of Geysers seismicity and related phenomena (e.g. subsidence). Assist in the planning and execution of drilling programs and injection strategies. Assist in the evaluation of geothermal reservoir performance.

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