CCS Well Engineer: Carbon Management Team

The 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 schedule

The 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 regulatory
• Propose/direct the design and planning for drilling, workover and abandonment strategy/plan for all wells in the areas of sustainability projects
• Provide accurate cost estimates for well work and abandonment programs
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to project evaluation, permitting and execution
• Provide engineering support to the field during all operations occurring in assigned areas
• Provide on-location field support and supervision during critical jobs or operations
• Manage, monitor, and communicate progress on projects to achieve time and budget goals
• Coordination with company business functions and external stakeholders to support sustainability programs
• Prepare well integrity assessments for legacy and existing wells within project areas
• Develop internal processes and guidelines for Carbon Management activities
• Act as project manager and primary contact with vendors and regulating agencies
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or relevant technical field
• 5+ years of experience in well engineering, drilling, completions, intervention, abandonments or other relevant experience
• Experienced with well and reservoir surveillance, injection/production optimization
• Experienced with technical writing and developing technical documents
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal stakeholders and external groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with secondary and tertiary recovery
• Experience with well design, material selection, construction, well integrity and abandonment
• Familiarity with downhole monitoring and intelligent completions
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially Class VI UIC, MRV and CARB LCFS
• Familiarity with nodal analysis/flow assurance, well testing, stimulation, corrosion analysis, cementing, water monitoring wells
• Familiarity with automation and SCADA systems
• Experience with risk assessment in subsurface design and operations
• Project management experience with multidisciplinary teams
• PMP certification is a plus
• PE license or EIT is a plus

CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability /Veteran