Gas Storage Engineer or Geologist

PPL Corporation • Louisville, KY

5h

About The Position

This position provides technical support for development, operation, and maintenance of underground natural gas storage reservoirs. Job responsibilities include monitoring operating performance, maintaining records, project management, developing procedures, business planning, performing studies, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in geology, petroleum engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Professional engineer or geology certification(s)
• gas reservoir modeling experience
• LMKR GeoGraphix software application experience
• Experience in gas storage work or a related field
• Regulatory compliance experience

Responsibilities

• Assists with complying with PHMSA Underground Gas Storage regulations. Duties include assistance in maintaining TaskOP data management system, preparing for/participating in PHMSA inspections, monitoring SIMP progress, maintaining procedures.
• Assists in managing gas storage projects including preparing/performing business cases, investment authorization requests, project schedules, contractor work scopes, bid evaluations, material specifications, material orders, invoice approvals, contractor field management, and project cost control.
• Collects and inputs data into gas storage asset information databases including geological data, gas well data, operating/maintenance data and reservoir performance data,
• Assists in managing gas storage construction & maintenance activities associated with gas storage wells including drilling, down-hole inspections, well repairs, re-lining, fracking, acidizing, and plugging.
• Monitors gas storage operational performance by performing/overseeing: stabilized reservoir pressure tests, gas storage inventory analysis studies, reservoir simulation models, gas storage performance analysis, and gas well flow testing.
• Assists in development of operational strategies, budget recommendations, and business plans in support of short and long-term business objectives.
• Supports business planning by developing/proposing capital investment plans, maintenance programs, and budgets.
• Supports regulatory compliance by preparing well drilling/work-over permits, preparing regulatory reports, and supporting compliance programs.
• Supports corporate safety compliance and safe working practices by performing/developing jobsite safety tailgates, safety audits, safety investigations, and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees