Petroleum Reservoir Engineer (PCN 10-4181)

Full Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil & Gas, is recruiting for a Petroleum Reservoir Engineer in Anchorage.

What You Will Be Doing:

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 a general intellectual curiosity.

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 and Values/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 Alaska’s oil and gas resources, in a manner that protects the best interests 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 their role effectively.

You will also be exposed to and work with sensitive technical data, typically held confidential under Alaska’s statutes and regulations.

Recommendations from your work and your team's work will impact key resource management decisions and 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 for exploration and development.
  • Revisions to royalty production allocations (redeterminations) based on analysis of reservoir simulation models.
• Perform decline curve analysis and volumetric analysis of discovered resources and reserves, evaluate oil and gas prospectivity of proposed land selections, relinquishments, and trades throughout Alaska.
• Conduct industry outreach to promote exploration and development of Alaska’s petroleum resources; respond to requests for technical information from other agencies, organizations, and individuals; provide sound technical information to the offices of the director, commissioner, governor, and legislative bodies.
• 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 Ryder Scott’s 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.




Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Working within the Resource Evaluation team offers several notable benefits.

While driving the Division's business forward through your analysis and recommendations that benefit the people of the State, you will have opportunities to exercise self-direction and pursue cross-disciplinary projects that help the Division continue to meet the changing needs and obligations of the industry.

The level of meaningful and engaging work is balanced by a flexible work schedule, allowing the incumbent to spend time with family or pursue other interests outside of work.




The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position will be based in an office in downtown Anchorage. A typical workday would include time for individual work, as well as meetings and collaborations with other professionals. In-state telework opportunities exist.


We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Expert knowledge of petroleum engineering methods, preferably with greater than 15 years’ experience working in Alaskan basins or fields.
• Proficiency in using production and reservoir data in interpretation workstation environments using digital databases.
• 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 backgrounds and understanding.
• Familiarity with Alaska oil and gas statutes and regulations.




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Qualifications

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of application, the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include:

• A resume that lists your knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. A cover letter that tells us why you are the best fit for this job and what you can contribute to the DNR.
• A list of three or more professional references with their names, titles and contact information.

One or more sample documents demonstrating your level of technical writing proficiency [Candidate could request that writing/document samples be held confidential].

Copies of other registrations, licenses, certifications, or other credentials that support your qualifications stated in your application.




SPECIAL NOTICE

• Relocation assistance is not available at this time.
• Sponsorship for applicants not eligible to work in the United States is not available.




Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.




Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application.

If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.




Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S.

education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S.

post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula.

It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.




Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.




Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.




Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.




EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:


Travis Peltier

Petroleum Reservoir Engineer Supervisor

Phone: 907-269-8763

Email: travis.peltier@alaska.gov