Petroleum Engineer
Bureau of Safety and Environmental EnforcementThe 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/This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of America Region (GOAR), Regional Field Operations, Technical Assessment Section, in Jefferson, LA. At the full performance level (GS-13) themajor duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. . Conducts reviews to assure the technical adequacy of floating production systems, redundant barrier philosophy, the fit for purpose of intricate subsea infrastructure, the design, and operation of complex safety systems; and, the determination of the adequacy of pollution control devices. 2. Provides technical reviews of safety and operational aspects of Deepwater Operations Plans (DWOPs) and new technology submittals for New, Non-Standard or Non-Conventional Technology (NT-DWOPs). 3. Processes industry submitted documents; facilitates and consolidates staff reviews; and prepares written recommendations for approval or disapproval. 4. Serves as technical expert on proven oil field engineering concepts and complex practices, planning and conducting advanced and/or specialized work. 5. Serves as a mentor and provides technical leadership, expertise and guidance to lower-level engineers regarding unusual problems. 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 GS12: Step 1: $122,749 to Step 10: $159,575 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
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