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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GROW WITH JRG ENERGY​

JRG Energy commenced in 2013 as a small group of individual consultants servicing the New Zealand geothermal energy market. Since then, the organisation has grown rapidly and now provides services around the world, with a dedicated and established team of professionals. Our approach is underpinned by a commitment to excellence, and the respect that we have for one another, our clients, the environment and the community.
 

We are driven by innovation, experience, and integrity and we strive daily to embody these values through all aspects of our work.​​​

CORE VALUES

Since the beginning, our team has been built on three core foundations that define our culture.
These are at the heart of everything that we do, and how we do it.

TRUST

INTEGRITY

TEAMWORK

CORPORATE BEST PRACTICES

RELATIONSHIPS

We seek to build
longstanding
relationships and
connections across
the globe.

COMMITMENT

We stick by your
side and tackle head
on the most
complex problems
and challenges.

SAFETY & CARE

Core to our
operations and a
key to the positive
solutions we deliver.

GIVING BACK

From every profit
earned we contribute
a small portion back
to the local needs of
the area.

WHY JRG ENERGY

Here are just a few of the things you can expect with JRG:

  • Work and live anywhere with internet access -the choice is yours!

  • Enjoy flexible working hours, vacations and leave opportunities.

  • Take advantage of training, conferences, and opportunities for professional development. 

  • Grow your skills and expertise in the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of geothermal energy.

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"IKIGAI"

JRG Energy has provided me with the opportunity to work on my main area of expertise and passion -
geothermal and geophysics, but also to explore new topics by being the project manager of a green
hydrogen study. I am very fortunate to be working with a great team and within a company where
being myself and doing what I love resonates with its mission.

Pablo

​CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

DRILLING SUPERVISION

As our team expands and new project opportunities arise, JRG Energy is seeking an experienced Drilling engineer / Drilling supervisor

 

JRG Energy is open to both contractor and full-time employment positions, offering flexibility to accommodate the right candidate's expertise and availability. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Supervise all on-site drilling activities from spud to well completion, ensuring adherence to program specifications and safety standards 

  • Monitor drilling parameters, wellbore conditions, and operational progress to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks 

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, implementing best practices for a safe working environment 

  • Coordinate and manage drilling contractors, service providers, and equipment suppliers to ensure seamless execution of the drilling program 

  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for operational challenges, well control incidents, or equipment failures 

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily drilling reports, summarizing operations, performance metrics, and key findings 

  • Work closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and project managers to ensure the well design meets subsurface objectives 

  • Support cost management and efficiency initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and cost reduction 

  • Assist in developing the drilling program, cementation program, and well base of design to ensure technical soundness and project feasibility 

  • Provide technical input on well planning and execution strategies, collaborating with engineering teams and consultants 

  • Assist in post-drilling analysis, lessons learned documentation, and recommendations for future well projects 

About you:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but please consider this role even if you don’t tick all of the boxes: 

 

Education:  

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory

Experience:  

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of drilling supervision experience, ideally with geothermal, oil & gas, or deep drilling projects 

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills to coordinate field teams effectively 

  • Proficiency in English required; French language skills are highly desirable (to be confirmed - Must have French C1 Level Proficiency)

  • Experience with multidrain wells is a plus 

 

Technical expertise:  

  • Strong understanding of drilling engineering, well design, cementing, well control, and rig operations 

  • Proven experience in implementing and maintaining high HSE standards on drilling projects 

  • Professional with the ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information 

  • Technical proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, any drilling specific software ? 

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Availability:  

  • Starting latest in August 2025, with drilling supervision in France (to be confirmed - with Right to Work in France) 

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JOIN OUR TALENT POOL
(Contract & Project-Based Roles)

At JRG Energy, we work on diverse geothermal projects worldwide. While we may not always have immediate openings, we are continually looking to connect with skilled professionals in well services, drilling supervision, coil tubing, etc. If you have experience in these areas and would like to be considered for future contract opportunities, we encourage you to submit your CV. Our team will reach out when a suitable opportunity arises.

Ideal candidates will have between 5 to 15 years of experience running services on-site, be flexible with working arrangements, be a motivated self-starter, adhere to stringent HSE policies, work well with a team and have patience/experience working in diverse cultures. Geothermal well service experience is preferred but not mandatory.
 

  • Slickline operators (fishing, broaching, and memory gauge)

  • Slickline supervisors

  • Wireline engineers (geothermal or HPHT experience required)

  • Coil Tubing Tool Specialist (All-Metal or turbine style tool experience preferred)

  • Coil Tubing Supervisors (geothermal or HPHT experience required)

  • Well Services Project Manager (experience with managing international projects)

SUBMIT YOUR CV

If you meet the requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and any supporting documents to employment@jrgenergy.com with the role name and your full name in the subject line.
 

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.

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