Oil and Gas Specialist I

About the position

Positions in this job family are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties involving the enforcement of laws and rules in oil and gas exploration and production and pollution abatement and environmental programs. This includes review of applications, permits, inspection reports, test results, sample analysis and other documents in order to determine compliance with rules and laws of pollution abatement and reclamation, production allowables, density, location, well plugging, correlative rights and spacing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts reviews to determine accuracy of hydrological and engineering data; notifies industry personnel of deficiencies and provides assistance in correcting errors.
• Evaluates data on Commission proceedings to determine compliance with rules and laws.
• Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for staff, industry personnel and the public.
• Investigates oil and gas pollution sites and exploration, production and pipeline safety transportation facilities and provides technical and professional recommendations.
• Prepares geological, hydrological and engineering reports; reviews information and exhibits used in hearings; and testifies at Commission hearings as an expert witness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of current geological, hydrological and engineering principles and practices related to oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, pipeline transportation and plugging.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and Commission rules regarding pollution abatement and remediation practices, production allowables, spacing, permitting and cementing.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and pollution control.
• Knowledge of report writing and recordkeeping.
• 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.

Benefits

• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Longevity bonus
• 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