Oil & Gas Engineering Tehcnician

Oil & Gas Engineering Technician

The Oil & Gas Division of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has an opening for an Oil & Gas Engineering Technician to work within Williams, McKenzie & Divide Counties. 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, you will play a key role in the Oil & Gas Division’s purpose by performing general inspections on oil, gas, and saltwater disposal wells, production equipment, and production handling and surface activities, to ensure the leasehold is maintained and that surface use conforms to the approved plan. The position will also assist Field Inspectors with inspecting, scheduling and performing mechanical integrity tests and Injection line pressure tests on injection wells and temporary abandoned wells.

To thrive in this role, you should be a dependable, responsible, 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 drones, and computer-aided drafting software.

This full-time position is primarily field based with some office duties. The office is in Williston, ND, but remote office work may be allowed for those living in Williams, McKenzie, or Divide counties. The position offers a strong work-life balance with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule ending by 5:00 p.m. and minimal evening or weekend work.

The Hiring Salary Range is $38,160 – $53,160 per year, or $3,180- $4,430 per month.

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

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

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

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.

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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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