Oil and Gas Specialist I

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties during review of disposal and injection well applications in the Department of Underground Injection Control (UIC). This includes well log analysis, pressure differential calculations, historical record searches and review of supplemental documents submitted with the applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrology, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of current geological, hydrological, and engineering principles and practices related to disposal of saltwater and oil and gas exploration.
• Ability to analyze geological and hydrological maps and reports.
• Ability to interpret engineering data and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned routine entry-level work in a training status to build their skills in reviewing geological, hydrological, and engineering information in review of disposal / injection well applications.
• In this role they will assist with complex review and evaluation and may assist in preparing or reviewing exhibits and information for Commission hearings.

Responsibilities

• Review recent and historic documents to identify the presence of potential problem wells in the area of review of a proposed UIC well location.
• Review water sample analysis, public notices and other submittments for completeness and compliance with Commission rules
• Interpret open hole and cased hole well logs to determine cement and casing integrity and formation characteristics
• Ensure well bore construction and proposed injection parameters are compliant with Commission rules.
• Interpret state and federal laws and Commission rules for staff, industry personnel and the public.
• Prepare geological, hydrological, and engineering reports; review technical information and exhibits used in Commission hearings; and testifies at Commission hearings as an expert witness.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level