Field Oil & Gas Compliance Inspector

Bureau of Land Management

Bakersfield (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 110,000

Full time

39 hours ago
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Job summary

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking qualified candidates in California for Petroleum Engineering Technician roles at multiple grades. The position emphasizes on-site inspections of drilling, production, and abandonment activities, with responsibilities to review records, prepare reports, and enforce federal regulations.

It offers progression based on experience and education. Qualified applicants may qualify at GS-7, GS-8, or GS-9 levels with requirements including graduate study or related

Qualifications

  • All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Time-in-Grade requirements apply (5 CFR 300, Subpart F).
  • GS-7: Experience or Education or Combination as described.
  • GS-8: Two full years of graduate work or master’s degree related to petroleum engineering technology.
  • GS-9: On‑site inspections, production verification, and abandonment operations; documentation and follow‑up.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect oil and gas drilling, production, workover, plugging, or abandonment activities.
  • Review production and measurement records for accuracy.
  • Prepare routine inspection reports and enforce applicable regulations.
  • Conduct follow-up inspections and document compliance status.
  • Document observations in automated databases and support enforcement actions.

Skills

Inspections
Record review
Safety inspections
Documentation

Education

Graduate education related to petroleum engineering
1 year graduate education with transcripts

Job description

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking qualified candidates in California for Petroleum Engineering Technician roles at multiple grades. The position emphasizes on-site inspections of drilling, production, and abandonment activities, with responsibilities to review records, prepare reports, and enforce federal regulations.

It offers progression based on experience and education. Qualified applicants may qualify at GS-7, GS-8, or GS-9 levels with requirements including graduate study or related

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