Gas Well Permitting & Compliance Specialist

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a Gas Well Specialist to perform inspections of gas well sites and access routes to ensure compliance with gas well ordinances and zoning codes. The role issues permits and oversees drilling production activities through all stages.

Under general direction, you will coordinate with operators and City departments, testify in court when needed, and respond to environmental incidents on a 24-hour basis to protect public health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Physical or Earth Sciences, or a related discipline and two years of relevant gas well experience.
• Knowledge of Horizontal drilling and gas well regulations.
• Ability to operate related testing and office equipment; familiarity with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect gas well sites and access routes for compliance and issue notices for non-compliance.
• Perform random inspections during drilling, completion, production, and plugging stages.
• Document actions, maintain files, and testify in court as needed.
• Coordinate with operators and city departments for code compliance.
• Communicate with operators, contractors, and the public about ordinance requirements.

Skills

Horizontal drilling

On-site production equipment

Petroleum engineering field methods

Gas well & zoning ordinances

Safety standards

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Physical or Earth Sciences

Tools

Testing equipment (sound meters, cameras)

Job description

City of Arlington is seeking a Gas Well Specialist to perform inspections of gas well sites and access routes to ensure compliance with gas well ordinances and zoning codes. The role issues permits and oversees drilling production activities through all stages.

Under general direction, you will coordinate with operators and City departments, testify in court when needed, and respond to environmental incidents on a 24-hour basis to protect public health and safety.