Oil and Gas Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Westmoreland County, PA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Does a career focused on protecting Pennsylvania’s communities by ensuring safe and responsible oil and gas operations sound exciting to you? The Oil and Gas Inspector position with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers a chance to make a real impact across the Commonwealth. This role allows you to safeguard communities while helping to ensure for the responsible development of vital energy resources. Here, you will become part of a dedicated team that values public service, environmental stewardship, and hands-on fieldwork. Apply today and join an agency committed to protecting our invaluable natural resources! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on monitoring oil and gas activities to ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection throughout an assigned area. As an Oil and Gas Inspector, you will perform the following duties: Field Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of oil and gas wells and related facilities to confirm compliance with laws and regulations Complaint Response: Investigate citizen complaints related to environmental or safety concerns and document findings through established reporting methods Enforcement Actions: Initiate and support enforcement measures by issuing notices, preparing case materials, and assisting in legal proceedings Technical Review: Evaluate well records, reports, and logs to provide recommendations and ensure accurate interpretation of technical information Sampling and Monitoring: Collect samples, operate gas detection instruments, and document data to support investigations and safety assessments Record Management: Maintain accurate electronic records, case files, photographs, and other documentation to support compliance and enforcement work Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in New Stanton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 closely related field, and one year of technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of oil and gas wells and related facilities to confirm compliance with laws and regulations
• Investigate citizen complaints related to environmental or safety concerns and document findings through established reporting methods
• Initiate and support enforcement measures by issuing notices, preparing case materials, and assisting in legal proceedings
• Evaluate well records, reports, and logs to provide recommendations and ensure accurate interpretation of technical information
• Collect samples, operate gas detection instruments, and document data to support investigations and safety assessments
• Maintain accurate electronic records, case files, photographs, and other documentation to support compliance and enforcement work

What This Job Offers

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