Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement)
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 2779 - 4999
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Office of Enforcement Inspections Division
The Engineering Regulatory Division is responsible for inspecting oil and gas wells and the associated facilities to ensure compliance with LAC 43: 1 (Statewide Order No. 29-B the processing of Unit Termination applications (Statewide Order No. 29-L-3) and the approval of Unit Survey Plats.
Additionally the Division is responsible for implementing and administering the Oilfield Site Restoration Program LAC 43: 2 as well as the Underwater Obstruction Removal Program LAC 43: 2.
This position is located in the Engineering-Regulatory Division/Lafayette District within the Office of Enforcement in Lafayette LA and work out of the incumbents home.
Travel is required to assigned parishes.
The incumbent in this position performs highly responsible and advanced technical inspection work related to drilling completion production and site restoration phases of oil and gas activity within the State of Louisiana.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Learning Actively:The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
- Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in petroleum exploration petroleum production petroleum gas and/or anhydrous ammonia handling or distribution natural resources regulation natural resources enforcement law enforcement or investigatory work; OR
A bachelors degree in a biological science physical science natural science geoscience engineering environmental science mathematics or nuclear science. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Conservation Enforcement Specialist you will carry out numerous tasks and additional duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs onsite inspections of drilling operations diverters BOPs accumulators oil and gas wells production and storage facilities oilfield pits and a general review of work permits procedures and safety programs to ensure compliance with Office of Enforcement rules and regulations and applicable law.
- Ensures safety prevention equipment is properly installed and in working condition and tested according to regulations.
- Inspects oilfield production and storage facilities to ensure adequate containment structure/firewall is provided.
- Witnesses the plug and abandonment of oil and gas wells by operators ensuring procedure compliance for protection of the environment and the underground source of drinking water.
- Interfaces with filed representatives of other federal and state agencies in investigations concerning improper discharge of non-hazardous oilfield waste and environmental damage theft of oil and gas production equipment theft of crude oil etc.
- Performs mechanical integrity pressure tests of wells utilized for saltwater disposal purposes.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group. (Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 2 or 3)
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 Conservation and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge LA 70804-9396
Required Experience:
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