Engineering Technician

About the Role

Join our Technical Team as an Engineering Technician supporting our California assets. This primarily office-based role 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 ideal 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.

Occasional travel to field locations will be required.

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

• 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 required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• 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, PowerPoint, and well-planning information systems.
• Verbal communication skills to build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of management, field operations personnel, community stakeholders, and contract personnel.
• Demonstrated strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise reports and maintain required records.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in prioritizing work responsibilities in a dynamic environment and recognize when to ask for assistance.
• Strong organization and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Valid California driver’s license with a driving record deemed acceptable by the company’s auto insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with WellView software or equivalent.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is primarily conducted indoors within a professional office setting with controlled temperature and humidity, though conditions can fluctuate.
• Duties require repeating motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, visual acuity for reading computer screens, and communicating with others.
• The noise level 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 with exposure to a range of environmental conditions.

Pay

$75,000 - $100,000/Annually