Oil and Gas Inspector
Oil and Gas Inspector
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$ 58035 - 88235
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites professionals with expertise in the natural gas or oil sector to connect with us. As the oil and gas industry evolves the Bureau of Oil and Gas is at the forefront of navigating this ever-changing environment. We are seeking a dedicated Oil and Gas Inspector to become a part of our team where your skills will play a crucial role in overseeing and ensuring compliance with natural gas and oil well activities. This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your career within the Commonwealth while utilizing your technical skills to make a significant difference in the management of the states natural resources. We welcome you to be part of our mission where the balance between energy advancement and ecological preservation is paramount.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Oil and Gas Inspector your primary responsibility is to oversee monitoring and compliance activities within a designated geographic area. This includes inspecting oil and gas wells at various stages such as drilling production modification and plugging covering both coal and non-coal regions as well as conservation wells and gas storage facilities. On-site inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations using permits maps and well logs for reference. You will document your findings and take necessary follow-up actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
In addition to well inspections you will perform maintenance checks on gas storage reservoirs often collaborating with industry personnel to evaluate safety and structural integrity. This involves reviewing pressure records and the condition of both gas storage and non-storage wells. You will compile inspection results into reports for the operator and schedule follow-up inspections as needed. Your role also includes addressing complaints related to oil and gas operations focusing on environmental impacts and site reclamation while providing technical support to stakeholders and the community on related issues.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Coal Center.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58035.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of technical experience in well design drilling completion production plugging or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry; or
- An associates degree in Petroleum Technology or closely related field and one year of technical experience in well design drilling completion production plugging or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a valid drivers license.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
