Job description
DescriptionThe energy industry is changing, and California Resources Corporation is committed to leading the charge towards net zero fuel. While continuing to provide ample, safe, and reliable energy to the state of California, we are making substantial investments in decarbonization by actively developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions reducing projects. We are seeking driven and innovative individuals to join us in shaping the future of the industry.We are seeking an experienced CCS Well Engineer to guide the team’s strategy, design/plan, and execution efforts. This position can be located in either our Long Beach, CA or Bakersfield, CA offices and is eligible for a 9/80 and hybrid work-from-home scheduleThe base annual salary for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $140,000 to $225,000, with a target annual bonus opportunity ranging from 20% to 25% of base salary and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including education, experience level and relevant industry experience.Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Responsibilities:Collaborate with multi-disciplinary operations teams including engineers and geoscientists from asset development, drilling/completions, well intervention, asset retirement, and regulatoryPropose/direct the design and planning for drilling, workover and abandonment strategy/plan for all wells in the areas of sustainability projectsProvide accurate cost estimates for well work and abandonment programsProvide guidance and technical expertise to project evaluation, permitting and executionProvide engineering support to the field during all operations occurring in assigned areasProvide on-location field support and supervision during critical jobs or operationsManage, monitor, and communicate progress on projects to achieve time and budget goalsCoordination with company business functions and external stakeholders to support sustainability programsPrepare well integrity assessments for legacy and existing wells within project areasDevelop internal processes and guidelines for Carbon Management activitiesAct as project manager and primary contact with vendors and regulating agenciesEnsure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelinesQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or relevant technical field5+ years of experience in Well Engineering, drilling, completions, intervention, abandonments or other relevant experienceExperienced with well and reservoir surveillance, injection/production optimizationExperienced with technical writing and developing technical documentsDemonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skillsStrong project management and coordination skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with diverse internal stakeholders and external groupsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with secondary and tertiary recoveryExperience with well design, material selection, construction, well integrity and abandonmentFamiliarity with downhole monitoring and intelligent completionsKnowledge of regulatory requirements, especially Class VI UIC, MRV and CARB LCFSFamiliarity with nodal analysis/flow assurance, well testing, stimulation, corrosion analysis, cementing, water monitoring wellsFamiliarity with automation and SCADA systemsExperience with risk assessment in subsurface design and operationsProject management experience with multidisciplinary teamsPMP certification is a plusPE license or EIT is a plusCRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability /VeteranJob Field: Accounting/FinanceOrganization: CRCSchedule: Full-time