Oil and Gas Inspector

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites professionals with expertise in the natural gas or oil sector to connect with us. As the oil and gas industry evolves, the Bureau of Oil and Gas is at the forefront of navigating this ever-changing environment. We are seeking a dedicated Oil and Gas Inspector to become a part of our team, where your skills will play a crucial role in overseeing and ensuring compliance with natural gas and oil well activities. This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your career within the Commonwealth while utilizing your technical skills to make a significant difference in the management of the state's natural resources. We welcome you to be part of our mission, where the balance between energy advancement and ecological preservation is paramount.

As the Oil and Gas Inspector, your primary responsibility is to oversee monitoring and compliance activities within a designated geographic area. This includes inspecting oil and gas wells at various stages such as drilling, production, modification, and plugging, covering both coal and non-coal regions, as well as conservation wells and gas storage facilities. On-site inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, using permits, maps, and well logs for reference. You will document your findings and take necessary follow-up actions to ensure ongoing compliance.

In addition to well inspections, you will perform maintenance checks on gas storage reservoirs, often collaborating with industry personnel to evaluate safety and structural integrity. This involves reviewing pressure records and the condition of both gas storage and non-storage wells. You will compile inspection results into reports for the operator and schedule follow-up inspections as needed. Your role also includes addressing complaints related to oil and gas operations, focusing on environmental impacts and site reclamation, while providing technical support to stakeholders and the community on related issues.

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 Coal Center.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.