Mineral Production Analyst 1

Office ofConservationEngineering/Administrative Division

The Engineering Administrative Division is responsible for the prevention of waste of oil and gas underground (in the reservoirs in which it accumulated) in storage and in transportation and is responsible for the protection of property rights of all persons concerned or affected thereby insofar as those rights relate to oil and gas exploration and exploitation in the state of Louisiana.

This full-time Mineral Production Analyst is located in the Engineering Administrative Division Production Audit section in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge LA. This position will independently perform a comprehensive audit of Form OGP (Operators Monthly Oil & Gas Production Report) Form R-5-D (Operators Monthly Gas Disposition Report) Form R2 (Transporters and Storers Report) Form R3 (Refiners Monthly Report) Form R5T (Natural Gas Transporters Monthly Report) and Form R6 (Gasoline and/or Cycling Plant Monthly Report) submitted by the petroleum industry reporting production storage transportation refining and processing of oil gas and other hydrocarbons. Additionally the Mineral Production Analyst will issue compliance notices with oil and gas operators transporters storers plants and refineries indicating the discrepancy(s) to be researched and other compliance.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

As a Mineral Production Analyst you will carry out numerous audit functions as it relates to oil and gas interties. Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs audits of natural gas wells in a competitive reservoir which over produce their monthly allowable in a fiscal year in accordance with provisions of Statewide Order 29-F
• Audits monthly activity reports for accuracy of oil and gas production number of producing wells and other pertinent information as required.
• Recommends the issuance of compliance order to Mineral Production Supervisor for operator/transporter who has apparent illegal movement violations for which operator and/or transporter could be subject to Civil Penalty.
• Performs preliminary audit of Form R-4 verify coding and nomenclature prior to submittal to Mineral Production Specialist.
• Serves as support to the Department of Children and Family Services during times of emergency activation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational.

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge LA 70804-9396

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