Associate Oil And Gas Engineer

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #: JC-504378

Position #:

-305

Working Title:

Associate Engineer

Classification: ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

Salary: $11,427.00 - $14,298.00

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities. Please limit your duties performed to one entry on the state application.

Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification. 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.

Under general direction of the Area Supervising Engineer, and Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Associate Oil and Gas Engineer will 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 (Gonzalez, Chapter 365, Statutes of 2022) within an area unit in the Division’s Central District office.

The incumbent performs 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. The incumbent performs technical evaluation of proposed oil and gas projects, well operations, and prepares permits documenting technical requirements for operations. The incumbent conducts complex studies of operations and reservoirs;

makes complex calculations, such as oil and gas reserve calculations; prepares and interprets complex technical data, maps, and statistics; and writes reports on investigations. The incumbent monitors and investigates the legality and advisability of proposed operations, prepares technical and legal directives, and advises operators of preventative or corrective actions. This position requires extensive reviews of well files, projects, notices, field operations and other related duties and provides technical guidance to field engineering staff.

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. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Artificial Intelligence…