Oil and Gas Field Inspector I

State of Oklahoma • Ada, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in Bryan, Johnston, and Marshall Counties. The hired candidate MUST reside within 100 miles of the farthest point of their territory. Basic Purpose 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

• Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute. 52 O.S. SS 149 (8) (1999 Supplement) states applicants “…shall have four (4) years practical experience in oil field production and drilling operations…”.
• Knowledge of basic oil field drilling, production and plugging practices and methods; of investigative methods and procedures; of environmental and health protection related to oil and gas industry activities; of recordkeeping; and of rules pertaining to oil and gas production and pollution abatement.
• Ability is required to conduct routine investigations; to obtain and present routine evidence; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License at the time of employment and maintain a valid license while employed in this job family.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform any/all job-related travel.
• This job is primarily conducted outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to: Must be able to walk long distances in rural areas and/or urban locations, both of which may contain uneven terrain; ability to work in extreme heat/cold conditions for extended periods; must be able to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs; and may experience wildlife encounters.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing and able to relocate to the area of assignment.

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.
• Walk up and down stairs, walk and climb uneven terrain, walk along creeks, rivers, tall weeds and brush. Along with climbing fences and brush piles.
• 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 accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees