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Petroleum Engineer
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Jefferson, LA $103K – $134K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Petroleum Engineering ESTPISTJISTP Engineering
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The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/
What You'll Do
- →This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of America Region (GOAR), Office Production & Development, Well Analysis Section, Jefferson, LA.
- →At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.
- →Analyzes and resolves unusual and more complex petroleum engineering problems associated with reservoir analysis methods, recovery methods, and economics of petroleum production and gas processing.
- →Leads investigations or assists as a SME, the review and analysis of oil and gas wells, casing programs, and well integrity for the conservation of resources and safety in the drilling of wells. 2.
- →Analyzes the results of well logging, geological and geophysical work, and related laboratory data to ensure maximum reliability in the determination of a well bore's future production capability.
- →Analyzes and evaluates related requests from other offices, agencies, or industry. 3.
- →Conducts reservoir analyses to determine additional recoverable oil and gas reserve estimates in support of operator requests to extend the life of idle wells via sidetracking and/or well deepening.
- →Reviews requests from operators that certain wells be exempt from "Idle Iron" requirements as outlined in regulations and NTLs.
- →Reviews current operator production management methods and its impact on ultimate recovery. 4.
- →Prepares findings and recommendations, to approve or deny the operator request. 5.
- →Provides technical assistance to less experienced engineers.
- →Collaborates with scientists and other technical and management personnel to solve unique problems associated with the characteristics of specific reservoirs.
- →Prepares draft correspondence to approve or disapprove operator requests BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
- →Salary Information GS-12; step 1 $103,225 to Step 10: $134,195 per annum.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
- ✓You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
- ✓You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
- ✓Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
- ✓See http://www.sss.gov/.
- ✓Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
- ✓Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above.
- ✓You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
- ✓For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Personality Fit
Job ID: 679566f2-29d1-418d-8f4a-64e6b434c114
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