Oil & Gas Engineering Technician in Bakersfield

Position Overview

A leading energy operator in the oil and gas sector is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician with demonstrated proficiency in WellStar to support a multidisciplinary engineering team. The candidate will play a key role in well integrity, abandonment, and regulatory compliance initiatives by managing well data and technical documentation while collaborating with engineers, field personnel, and regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Well Data Management & Technical Documentation:
  • Perform well reviews, data entry, and create detailed wellbore diagrams in compliance with AOR and UIC requirements using OpenWells, Profile, Microsoft Excel, and Visio.
  • Compile, analyze, and organize technical materials for complex abandonment projects and intercept well justifications.
  • Utilize cement calculation templates to meet CalGEM requirements, including volume determinations, abandonment plug design, and correlation of pumped volumes to validate cement integrity in both vertical and horizontal wells.
  • Query, track, and report UIC project status using MS Access, providing clear updates to internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in developing and submitting regulatory reports.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support:
  • Assist regulatory and compliance departments by tracking, preparing, and submitting well histories, MIT I & MIT II test documentation, and other required data via WellStar.
  • Maintain detailed records of well operations in alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits and compliance reviews by ensuring all documentation meets current standards.
• Operational Support & Collaboration:
  • Work directly with engineers, field teams, and other key stakeholders to coordinate well operations and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Monitor and verify the accuracy and quality of well data, operational inputs, and reporting outputs.
  • Participate in operational meetings, providing technical insights and assisting with troubleshooting when required.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and help implement best practices across well operations, data workflows, and reporting systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Petroleum Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Engineering Technician or related role in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with WellStar and a strong working knowledge of well-planning and data-management systems; hands-on experience with OpenWells, Profile, Microsoft Excel, Visio, and MS Access.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proven ability to develop accurate regulatory documentation and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $28–$35 DOE, with overtime eligibility.
• Per Diem provided for field assignments.
• Benefits Package: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid holidays and PTO.