Geochemist

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The Geochemist plans and implements geochemical projects, continuously improves the execution of geochemical investigations, special studies and innovations in a safe and efficient manner, within allocated budget. The activities include, but are not limited to, geochemical surveys, soil gas surveys, technical due diligence, tabletop studies, geochemical modeling, geoscientific/interdisciplinary integration, and other special studies in aid of geothermal exploration, geothermal well targeting, resource management, and improvements in geochemical best practices.

He/she reviews analysis of survey results and budget performance to ensure accurate assessment. He/she provides recommendations on whether to proceed or not to proceed with a geothermal project or specific project delineation and/or expansion areas based on the combined assessment with other geoscientific disciplines. He/she coaches team members on technical evaluation and budget performance, ensures correct information is recorded in the geochemical database, and works within budget to satisfactorily meet client requirements.

He/she identifies and proposes specific topics and areas for the conduct of research, development and improvement of geochemical assessment methodologies and techniques on field and lab geochemistry. He/she addresses resource management and sustainability issues, develops new geochemical methods in geothermal investigation, and conducts geochemical modeling.

About Us

Energy Development Corporation is a geothermal energy industry pioneer and the recognized world leader in wet steam field technology. In the Philippines, EDC is the largest vertically integrated geothermal company, delivering 1,475MW of clean and renewable energy. We continue to diversify our renewable energy portfolio through investments in hydropower, solar power, and wind energy projects in the Philippines.

EDC is part of the First Gen Corporation (“First Gen”) Group, which has the largest portfolio of power plants using clean and renewable technology in the Philippines. First Gen’s 16 power generation plants have a combined capacity of 2,763MW. First Gen has one of the cleanest power portfolios in the country with its entire power generation portfolio utilizing fuels such as geothermal steam, water, and natural gas.

EDC has become the leading geothermal energy producer in the Philippines through the successful development and operation of numerous geothermal energy projects. Since 1983, the Company has successfully developed, financed, built, and operated seven geothermal steamfields in five geothermal contract areas. These steamfields currently supply geothermal steam to geothermal power plants with an aggregate installed capacity of 1,130 MW.

We have the best-qualified and trained professionals, technical people, and support staff who persist in always bringing EDC to industry leadership. The company’s geothermal team has over 40 years of technical and management experience in the geothermal industry.

We are guided by the following distinct Lopez Group values:

• Business Excellence
• Unity
• Nationalism
• Social Justice
• Integrity
• Employee Welfare and Wellness

We know from generations of experience that it is by living according to these values that a company can be built to last.