Fervo Energy develops and operates next-generation geothermal power projects that produce continuous, low-carbon electricity by tapping heat from deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Backed by Activate Venture Partners.
About the role
Own day-to-day surveillance of all Cape Station wells: producers, injectors, and ESP-driven water supply wells, developing and tracking KPI and system performance against operating envelopes. Performance monitoring of ESP systems on water supply wells; identify degradation early and escalate for intervention before failure. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
- 7-12 years of production engineering or operations experience with ownership of well and system surveillance in a live operating environment
- Demonstrated expertise in production and injection well performance monitoring, anomaly detection, and structured root cause analysis
- Required: ESP operating experience, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of electric submersible pump systems in a production or water supply/injection context
- Experience building or running production forecasting workflows, including downtime tracking, variance analysis, and short-term outlooks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work from data to diagnosis to action with minimal supervision
More about this role
Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, this role is the primary owner of production surveillance, well optimization, and short-term forecasting across producers, injectors, and ESP-driven water supply wells. You will work directly with Plant Management and Field Operations, serve as the...
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