Oil and Gas Engineering Technician Meters

Oil & Gas Engineering Technician Meters

The Oil & Gas Division of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has an opening for an Oil & Gas Engineering Technician to work within the Dickinson or Williston Field office areas. The Oil and Gas Division regulates the drilling and production of oil and gas in North Dakota. Our mission is to promote the responsible development and use of these resources by preventing waste, maximizing economic recovery, and protecting the rights of all stakeholders—landowners, royalty owners, producers, and the public—to ensure the greatest overall good from these vital natural resources. For more information visit Home | Department of Mineral Resources, North Dakota

As an Engineering Technician – Meters, you will play a key role in the Oil & Gas Division’s mission by, ensuring all DMR regulations and national standards are followed by, conducting the job duties below.

Witnessing:

• Oil provers perform oil custody transfer and allocation meter provings
• Waterdraws
• Master meter provings
• Gas custody transfer & allocation meter calibrations
• Sampling of oil for vapor pressure

Checking:

• Meter installations to ensure proper installation
• Commingled Central Tank Batteries

To thrive in this role, you should be a dependable, responsible, strong communicator and self-starter who enjoys working outdoors year-round, with a strong understanding of technology; oil and gas standards, working with dedicated inspection software along with GIS programs, and computer-aided database software.

This full-time position is primarily field based with some office duties. The office will be in Dickinson or Williston, ND, but remote office work may be allowed for those living in the surrounding areas. The position offers a strong work-life balance with a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with flexible scheduling options, and minimal overnight, evening, or weekend work.

This position includes a full range of employee benefits, including 100% employer paid family health insurance; a comprehensive retirement plan; paid vacation & sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and other great benefits. For more information visit Team ND Benefits | Office of Management and Budget North Dakota.

The Hiring Salary Range is $38,580 – $53,700 per year, or $3,215 – $4,475 per month.

To be considered for this role, you must have a High School Diploma/GED; a valid Driver’s License; and knowledge of hydraulics, motors, pumps, pressure gauges and machinery. Must also have knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include, an Associate’s Degree in a related field, or oil & gas experience, as well as good verbal & written communication skills, familiarity with GIS mapping software, and the ability to work outside in the ND climate.

Familiarity with the following national industry standards ideal:

• American Petroleum Institute (API)
• American Gas Association (AGA)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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Application Procedures

Applicants must complete an online application via the State of ND Careers site: www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

The following must be attached to the application when submitted:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of 3 or more professional references with contact information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The ND Department of Mineral Resources does not provide sponsorships. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

For more information about the position contact: Jeanette Bean at [email protected] or 701-328-7608. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, please contact Lynn Burgard at [email protected] or 701-328-4737. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 1-800-366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

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