Well Integrity Engineer

Job Objective:

To ensure that adequate well integrity is maintained on all Underground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS) assets and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards. Assist in implementation of administrative systems, procedures, and policies to support effective operation and production of Hilcorp Alaska assets.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Technical

• Develop, maintain, and ensure standardization for all Kenai Asset Team’s UNGS Programs to include monitoring, reporting, processes and procedures.
• Streamline procedures, employ new technologies, and develop innovative strategies to ensure efficient well integrity operations.
• Responsible for well integrity program for UNGS wells. Works closely with Operation Engineers and field operations personnel.
• Responsible for performing / facilitating well integrity and reservoir risk assessments as required by 49 CFR 192.12
• Work with engineering and operations personnel on any identified well integrity issues or any change in conditions that affect the operation and/or integrity of the well.
• Assist with the preparation of well integrity test procedures and provides support during well integrity testing operations.
• Receive, review and update well performance and integrity data in the company database.
• Be very familiar with state and federal well integrity rules, requirements and reporting procedures.
• Communication with regulatory bodies on well integrity issues or monitoring results.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and systems are compliant and up to date.
• This position requires travel (20%) to field facilities and other offices to establish and maintain a good working rapport with operations personnel.

Leadership

• Provides visible leadership and direction in the development of programs, policies, and procedures, both in the office and in the field.
• Regularly interacts with Asset Teams to understand impacts to operations, ensure Integrity programs and processes are in alignment, communicate key metrics and demonstrate value.
• Establish minimum standards of regulatory compliance and ensure consistent application.
• This position requires a self-motivated, hard-working team player who pays attention to details.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Participates in the Company’s efforts to interpret and comply with Federal and State regulations.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Works across multiple teams to identify opportunities for common solutions or tools, and communicate/understand impacts to non-Integrity programs and processes.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years minimum experience in petroleum industry with strong emphasis in Well Integrity engineering, preferably in Alaska.
• Have an understanding and experience in well construction, completion design and installations, well performance monitoring, well operational aspects including workover, well intervention (slick wireline operations, logging, fishing, CTU operation), annulus management, corrosion and scale management / control, cement and casing integrity assessment, leak detection surveys and evaluation, and artificial lift systems
• Knowledge of Federal and AOGCC regulations related to Well Integrity preferred.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and solutions-oriented approach with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex computer/information system’s information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Sharepoint
• Ability to work in Arctic conditions.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university or college