ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

Caltrans District 3 is part of the Department of Conservation, which administers vital programs for California's public safety and environment. They are seeking an Associate Oil and Gas Engineer to perform Underground Injection Control reviews, technical evaluations of oil and gas projects, and provide guidance to field engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform Underground Injection Control (UIC) review and monitoring, notice of intention (NOI) application review and related engineering work specifically addressing the Senate Bill 1137
• Perform assignments that require a high degree of knowledge and skill in hydrocarbon technology, team leadership, communication, data management, presentation and engineering work, including operations, production, and oil field practice
• Perform technical evaluation of proposed oil and gas projects, well operations, and prepare permits documenting technical requirements for operations
• Conduct complex studies of operations and reservoirs; make complex calculations, such as oil and gas reserve calculations; prepare and interpret complex technical data, maps, and statistics; and write reports on investigations
• Monitor and investigate the legality and advisability of proposed operations, prepare technical and legal directives, and advise operators of preventative or corrective actions
• Perform extensive reviews of well files, projects, notices, field operations and other related duties and provide technical guidance to field engineering staff

Skills

• This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code
• This position requires a valid Driver's License
• All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678
• Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ
• Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process
• APPLICATIONS WITH 'SEE RESUME' OR 'SEE ATTACHED' WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
• This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
• Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally/written)
• Excellent computer skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to promote a positive working environment and relationship with others

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• California State holiday pay
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

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