Oil and Gas Field Inspector I

State of Oklahoma • Grant, OK

360d • $61,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position will work in Grant County and the East half of Alfalfa County. The hired candidate MUST reside within the county being hired for. Positions in this job family are involved in the regulation, inspection and investigation of oil and gas exploration and production facilities and operations. This includes enforcement of state and federal laws and Commission rules through inspections, investigations, and complaint response related to pollution control, environmental protection and production of oil and gas reserves.

Requirements

• Four (4) years practical experience in oil field production and drilling operations.
• Knowledge of basic oil field drilling, production and plugging practices and methods.
• Knowledge of investigative methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental and health protection related to oil and gas industry activities.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping and rules pertaining to oil and gas production and pollution abatement.
• Ability to conduct routine investigations and obtain/present routine evidence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations in response to complaints of rule violations and environmental pollution to determine sources and identify possible causes.
• Performs inspections of drilling, transportation and production facilities in order to determine compliance with Commission rules pertaining to environmental protection and waste management.
• Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from well blowouts and other hazards.
• Oversees environmental remediation efforts and performs follow up inspections to ensure compliance with guidelines and instructions.
• Witnesses tests and records data on well production potential, gas/oil ratios, bottom hole pressure, mechanical integrity, fluid levels or other tests required to ensure compliance.
• Researches the history of specific abandoned wells to determine responsibility for plugging; may determine priority and placement on state funded plugging list.
• Provides testimony in Commission hearings regarding findings of investigations and actions taken.

Benefits

• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Longevity bonus
• A comprehensive health insurance package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees