Oil and Gas Field Inspector I

State of Oklahoma • Duncan, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 of practical experience in oil field production and drilling operations as mandated by statute 52 O.S. §149 (8).
• As required by O.S. 52 SS 149 (10) incumbents at this level “…shall be trained in Hydrogen Sulfide Gas control and safety and in hazardous chemical detection…” within one (1) year of appointment.
• The applicant selected must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License at the time of employment and maintain a valid license while employed in this job family.
• The applicant selected must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• Ability to walk long distances in rural areas and/or urban locations, which may contain uneven terrain
• Work in extreme heat/cold conditions for extended periods
• Lift, push and pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Encounter wildlife

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees