Offshore Oil Rig Computer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Description

Title: Engineering Technician

Location: California Assets

Department: Technical Team

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Technical Team Lead

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Join our Technical Team as an Engineering Technician supporting our California assets. This is a primarily office-based role that works closely with asset engineers, production staff, field operations, and other technical stakeholders to turn operational and well data into accurate, actionable information.

This position is a great opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build practical experience in the oil & gas industry. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals while gaining hands-on exposure to well operations, production data, well integrity, technical reporting, regulatory requirements, and asset performance.

The Engineering Technician will support well reviews, data analysis, reporting, technical planning, and regulatory documentation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to keep projects and workflows moving forward. This role offers an opportunity to develop valuable industry knowledge and technical skills while working directly with the teams responsible for our assets.

Occasional travel to field locations will be required.

Overview of Position:

Under supervision, the Engineering Technician works in conjunction with production staff to provide reports based on accumulated production, well test, injection, cost data, surveillance, well integrity and other metrics. The incumbent produces data for making evaluations and interpretations; initiates and develops more accurate and reliable data analyses and reporting methodologies; and monitors new technologies drawing upon their expertise to make recommendations for further exploitation of existing technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborates directly with engineers, field operations, and other stakeholders to coordinate well operations.

Monitors and verifies the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of well data and develops methodologies for effective utilization of data.

Assists the compliance department by tracking, preparing, and submitting well histories, MIT I & MIT II test documentation, and other required data.

Performs well reviews, data entry, and creates detailed wellbore diagrams in compliance with AOR and UIC requirements.

Maintains detailed records of well operations in alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Participates in multi-discipline teams as needed to keep workflow on track.

Assists in the preparation of various reports, plans, budgets, tracking and well reviews.

Maintains a database containing rig work information.

Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

College level coursework in engineering, petroleum technology, or related field desired.

Two years of experience performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Technician.

Any combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required

Knowledge of oil & gas production operations and facilities.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret well integrity data, operational reports, and technical documentation.

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Strong computer software skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and well-planning information systems.

Verbal communication skills that afford the incumbent the ability to build & maintain positive and effective working relationships with all levels of management, field operations personnel, community stakeholders, and contract personnel.

Demonstrated strong written communication skills to include the ability to prepare concise reports and effectively maintain required records.

Ability to maintain flexibility in prioritizing work responsibilities in a dynamic environment, and to recognize when to ask for assistance.

Strong organization and time management skills enabling the incumbent to meet deadlines.

Valid California driver's license with a driving record deemed acceptable by the company's auto insurance carrier.

Desired

Proficiency with WellView software or equivalent

Environment & Physical Demands:

Work is primarily conducted indoors within a professional office setting. The temperature and humidity are generally controlled, but conditions can fluctuate. Duties will require repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; visual acuity for reading computer screens and/or preparing data; communicating with others to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, with standard office conversations and equipment in use. Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 pounds) of office supplies may be required occasionally. Position may require trips to field locations where they may be exposed to a range of environmental conditions.

Disclaimer:

The position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The essential duties, responsibilities and physical requirements above describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. The above description does not include all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Sentinel Peak Resources Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.