Engineering Geologist - State of California (Ventura, CA) in Ventura, California For Sale

POSITION: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST WORKING TITLE: PETROLEUM ENGINEER POSITION NUMBER: 203-xxxx-#84 HR200 NUMBER: HRO 84 LOCATION: VENTURA This position is subject to the Departments Conflict of Interest Code. If you have previously applied for this position, theres no need to reapply as you will also be considered for this vacancy. The Department of Conservations (DOC), Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources is seeking an Engineering Geologist to function as Petroleum Engineer. The Engineering Geologist will independently perform duties which include: Ensure oil and gas operator compliance and adherence to operating practices by conducting field inspections, making notes of the process in observing mudding and cementing operations and performing tests for the location and hardness of cement plugs placed during the plugging and/or abandonment of wells, and injection surveys casing integrity tests by collecting and analyzing soil, groundwater, applied water, water demand and water supply data; to ensure confinement of the injection fluid to the intended zone and protection of freshwater zones using computer-assisted techniques to analyze groundwater problems, providing estimates or hydro geologic properties and analyzing spatially referenced data per Division guidelines and the operational testing of blow-out prevention equipments per Division publication MO7 Blowout Prevention in California guidelines. Inspect and/or test the installation, engineering, function, and/or modification to production facilities. Using the Division approved inspection list, conduct geologic investigations including the design and implementation of field monitoring program, exploration drilling, field collections and analysis. Prepare a report of findings to document the evaluation. Provide advice and assistance to develop an analysis of the environmental impacts of projects being investigated, facility design and identify legal issues. Exercise independent judgment to determine if a facility is in compliance with Division statutes, regulations and policies and to direct operators to perform remedial or corrective action when any problem is identified. Assess and document the evaluation of injection wells and facilities for environmental hazards and other conditions specified in the regulations. Prepare a report of findings to document well and facility activities to be included in a well file, facilities data base and a computerized statistical report. View and photograph the wells and facilities to provide onsite direction for exploration drilling and well construction, foundation drilling, trenching and mapping. Utilize maps to locate wells and facilities and GPS units to plot surface locations of wells and facilities onto maps. Use computer-assisted techniques to complete reports, enter data, communicate between offices and operators, look up Division well data information, etc.; and other equipment to safely conduct well inspections and locate wells and associated facilities. Conduct studies by evaluating existing wells and data provided by the operator and identify any possible hazards with the mechanical integrity of the well associated with construction site development projects and well discovery excavations, wellhead conditions; and verify any potential problems with the well location and compile and submit findings to the Senior Oil and Gas Supervisor. Oversee construction of wells and the work of drilling contractors in the use of water injection and disposal wells and administer onshore and offshore geologic and hydro geologic inspections on urban drill site equipment inspections as required by Statutes and regulations. Maintain State vehicle by scheduling routine maintenance, arranging for any emergency repairs with supervisory approval as needed. Maintain the vehicle logbook, including mileage entries, collection of gas and other receipts, and delivers this information to the Lead Associate (Operations Unit) for monthly reporting. Quarterly, assist in compiling Environmental Protection Agency statistics, which include well tests, evaluations of operator Notice of Inject, well surveys, and determinations of significant non-compliance reports to submit to the District Deputy and State Oil and Gas Supervisor. Attend weekly meetings to communicate with supervisor and other field engineers to ensure consistency in enforcement of current laws and regulations. Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, or with list eligibility. All interested applicants must submit a standard State Application Form STD 678 (with original signature), and must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility in line item number 12 of the STD 678. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be selected for an interview. SROA and Surplus candidates should attach surplus letters to their applications. Training and Development Assignment may be considered. PLEASE NOTE: Possession of minimum qualifications may be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application will be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicants name may be removed from the eligibility list. Please submit an application to: Department of Conservation, Human Resources Office, 801 K Street, MS 22-13, Sacramento, CA, xxxx4-xxxx, Attention: Anita Doxie. Please include the HR200 Number and the Position Number on your application. If you have questions, contact Weegee DeBernardi at (916) 323-xxxx. Contact Information: WEEGEE DEBERNARDI (916) 323-xxxx Special Requirements: COI - 1
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