Oil and Gas Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oil and Gas Inspector works for the Department of Environmental Protection, traveling throughout the region to evaluate oil and gas activities and help protect communities and the environment. The position combines fieldwork, technical expertise, and public service through inspections, compliance reviews, and field investigations related to oil and gas operations and well-plugging activities. The role supports environmental protection through site inspections, contractor oversight, regulatory compliance, public assistance, and accurate recordkeeping. The assigned counties are Allegheny, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland, and Washington. The position may be performed from home full-time if the employee has a securely configured high-speed internet connection and works from an approved location in Pennsylvania; otherwise, the employee may report to the Pittsburgh headquarters. Telework arrangements may change.

This is full-time employment, with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $60,538 before taxes. A valid driver’s license is required. The position requires either three years of technical experience in oil or natural gas industry well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, or underground storage operations, or an associate’s degree in Petroleum Technology or a closely related field plus one year of such technical experience.

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 associate’s degree in Petroleum Technology or a closely related field and one year of such technical experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of oil and gas wells, storage fields, and plugging projects to evaluate compliance with requirements.
• Investigate abandoned and orphaned wells and gather information needed for restoration efforts.
• Monitor plugging contractors, review project progress, and provide technical guidance during field activities.
• Respond to environmental concerns and document findings related to oil and gas operations.
• Examine records, certificates, and requests to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare reports, maintain files, and enter accurate information into Department electronic systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree