Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas
Anchorage, Alaska
03/23/2021
Full time
Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas seeks an experienced Petroleum Engineer to work in the Resource Evaluation Section. The ideal candidate would have a well-rounded understanding of the upstream oil and gas business, with specific skills in field development and management, a working knowledge of well-level to field-level production optimization strategies and be generally intellectually curious. Some understanding of unconventional resource development is a plus. This is a permanent, full-time, Range 26 exempt position located in Anchorage. Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Mission & Culture: You will be working within a team that brings, through supporting research and analysis, oil and gas technical knowledge and understanding to the service of decision makers, with the overall goal of managing Alaskas oil and gas resources, in a manner that protects the best interest of the people of Alaska. This team enjoys strong collaboration with members of a wider team of other disciplines, in a process that provides the incumbent with the level of information and perspectives required to execute your role effectively. You will also be exposed to and work with sensitive technical data, typically held confidential under Alaskas statutes and regulations. Recommendations from your work and the work of your team will impact important resource management decisions, as well as drive policy positions taken by the Division and Department. Core Responsibilities: The incumbent will work with a diverse technical team of petroleum engineers, geologists and geophysicists to: * Succinctly articulate subsurface issues to other relevant disciplines and provide the technical foundation for collaborations with unit managers, commercial, leasing, permitting, and royalty accounting staff to develop written recommendations on producing or emerging units, including: * Applications to form or modify units and participating areas * Unit plans of exploration and development * Revisions to royalty production allocations (redeterminations) based on analysis of reservoir simulation models. * Experience with waterflood/WAG management including implementation of surveillance and redevelopment programs, and understanding of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes * Perform decline curve analysis and volumetric analysis of discovered resources and reserves * Provide analysis that leverages operational experience (production, well testing, stimulation, well work, production/injection well data gathering, artificial lift technologies) * Ability to work independently, but also work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, in a manner that builds consensus and enables the team achieve business objectives * As both technical stakeholder and steward of the States oil and gas assets, collaborate constructively with oil and gas companies in manner that builds trust and leads to effective management of the States resources * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion; * Further the understanding of petroleum potential in nonproducing and emerging areas of Alaska; * Provide technical guidance regarding terms and conditions for areawide lease sale and exploration license proposals; * Evaluate oil and gas prospectivity of proposed land selections, relinquishments, and trades throughout Alaska; * Provide sound technical information to the offices of the director, commissioner, governor, and legislative bodies; * Conduct industry outreach to promote exploration and development of Alaskas petroleum resources; respond to requests for technical information from other agencies, organizations, and individuals; * Contribute to the collection and analysis of data to incorporate, optimize and present a biannual production forecast ultimately used in the legislative budget process. * Advanced computer skills with MS Office, working knowledge of production management software tools like Oil Field Manager (OFM), production modelling and optimization software like the Integrated Petroleum Modelling (IPM) and Ryder Scotts or similar Specialized Oilfield Software suites, data visualization/analysis software like Microsoft Power BI/Tableau/Spotfire. Familiarity with numerical simulation software such as Eclipse and CMG. * Collaborate with Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys and U.S. Geological Survey geologists on Alaska petroleum systems studies and oil and gas resource assessments Team Benefits: Working within the Resource Evaluation team offers several notable benefits. While driving the business of the Division forward with your analysis and recommendations that benefit the people of the State, you will have opportunities to exercise self-direction, pursue cross-disciplinary projects that allow the Division to continue to meet the changing needs and obligations of the industry. The level of meaningful and engaging work is also balanced by flexible work schedule which allows the incumbent enjoy family time or pursue other out-of-work interests. Work Environment: This position will work in an office location in downtown Anchorage. A typical workday would be a combination of time for individual work, as well as meetings and collaborations with other professionals. Based on Covid-19 State counts and other reasons, remote work capabilities exist. Desired knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) and competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate: Expert knowledge of petroleum engineering methods, preferably with greater than 15 years experience working Alaskan basins or fields; Proficiency using production and reservoir data in interpretation workstation environments using digital databases; Strong analytical skills; Effective time management skills, including the ability to advance multiple projects in parallel; Strong internal motivation, critical thinking, and an eagerness for continuous learning; Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts; with parties of varied technical background and understanding; Commitment to teamwork and effective collaboration; Familiarity with Alaska oil and gas statutes and regulations; Adaptability and leadership potential. Minimum Qualifications Do you have a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or equivalent engineering discipline? AND Do you have ten years of professional experience in petroleum engineering involving drilling, development, or production? NOTE: Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within eighteen (18) months of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment. EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. 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