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Supervisory Petroleum Engineering Technician

Farmington, New Mexico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a Supervisory Petroleum Engineering Technician for their Farmington Field Office in New Mexico. The role involves overseeing inspections of oil and gas leases, performing complex petroleum engineering technician work, and supervising various positions to ensure compliance with regulations and budget management.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform inspections of oil and gas leases to enforce all appropriate laws, rules, and regulations as well as the terms and conditions specified in the various approvals

Perform complex and responsible petroleum engineering technician work involving all aspects of drilling and production inspection and enforcement activities

Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of professional, technical, clerical and administrative positions to carry out the mission of the organization

Responsible for programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations

Qualification

Petroleum Engineering Technician CertificationSupervision of OilGas OperationsDrillingProduction InspectionBudget ManagementTeam BuildingTechnical CompetenceAccountabilityLeadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands

If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period

Selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval

An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in the position

Must have a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card

Must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in order to perform site inspections

PET POSITIONS ONLY-0802: You must successfully complete the BLM Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET) Certification Program and continue service in the Federal Government for 2 years from the date of obtaining PET certification

If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty

Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. Only the first two pages of the resume will be used to determine eligibility/qualifications

Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination

Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if one has not previously been completed

May require a one-year probationary period

Direct Deposit Required

This position requires regular and recurring overtime

This position performs the supervision and regulation of oil and gas operations under the lease agreements program on Federal and Indian lands and complex and responsible petroleum engineering technician work involving all aspects of drilling and production inspection and enforcement activities

You must be certified as a Petroleum Engineering Technician (PET)

Possess a valid, current, State driver's license or be able to obtain prior to entrance on duty

You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: well-drilling, well-drilling procedures, production of oil and gas, and processes, methods, and equipment utilized by the petroleum industry in the offshore exploration and development of oil and gas resources in order to resolve difficult issues

Applicants must also have one full year of specialized experience performing at least 4 of the following duties: (1) performing on-site inspections of all phases of oil and gas drilling operations and facilities; (2) making recommendations for budget adjustments; (3) witnessing casing and cementing operations; (4) inspecting complex production facilities; and (5) inspecting or witnessing plugging and abandonment operations

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC, WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604

Physical Demands: On-site inspection work requires almost continuous physical activity. Most of the on-site inspection time is spent walking, standing, crouching, and climbing

Working Conditions: This position requires working primarily in field locations where it is necessary to wear appropriate safety equipment. Work environment involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, hostile flora and fauna, hazardous explosive fumes, poisonous gasses, toxic chemicals, high frequency noises, high-pressure and high temperature equipment, detonating devices, and moving machinery