Oil & Gas Engineering Technician

Cazador Consulting Group, INC.2 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

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 ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in well operations, regulatory documentation, and subsurface data management. This role requires hands-on expertise with well-planning software, a deep understanding of operational workflows, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, field personnel, and regulatory teams. This is a key technical support position for ongoing well integrity, abandonment, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

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 through 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

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Petroleum Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an Engineering Technician or in a related role in the oil and gas industry.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency with WellStar and strong working knowledge of well-planning and data-management systems, including OpenWells, Profile, Microsoft Excel, Visio, and MS Access.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret well integrity data, operational reports, and technical documentation.

Professional Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities related to well systems and technical software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, field operations, and regulatory teams.
  • Highly organized, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Work Environment

  • Requires travel to remote field locations as project needs arise.
  • Occasional work in outdoor or rugged conditions.
  • Must be able to work safely and effectively in both office and field settings.

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.

Company Description

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Required Skills

Well Integrity
WellStar
Collaboration
MS Access
Regulatory Documentation
Microsoft Excel
Profile
OpenWells
Data Management
Visio
Troubleshooting