Oil and Gas Field Inspector

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is seeking an Oil and Gas Field Inspector to cover Okmulgee County. The role involves inspecting drilling, production facilities and enforcement of state rules, with travel within the territory and a requirement to reside within 100 miles of the farthest point.

The position demands hands-on field work outdoors, ability to document data, testify in hearings, and collaboration with regulators and industry stakeholders. Full-time, regular schedule, not remote.

Qualifications

• Must reside within 100 miles of the farthest point of territory.
• Four years of practical oil field production and drilling experience.
• Ability to walk long distances over rough terrain and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations in response to complaints of rule violations and environmental pollution to determine sources and identify possible causes.
• Performs inspections of drilling, transportation and production facilities in order to determine compliance with Commission rules pertaining to environmental protection and waste management.
• Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from well blowouts and other hazards.
• Oversees environmental remediation efforts and performs follow up inspections to ensure compliance with guidelines and instructions.

Skills

Inspection skills

Investigations

Environmental compliance

Recordkeeping

Job description

Job Posting Title

Oil and Gas Field Inspector

Agency

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Corporation Commission

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary: $70,150

This position will cover Okmulgee County.

Job Description

This position will work in Okmulgee County . The hired candidate MUST reside within 100 miles of the farthest point of their territory.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in the regulation, inspection and investigation of oil and gas exploration and production facilities and operations. This includes enforcement of state and federal laws and Commission rules through inspections, investigations, and complaint response related to pollution control, environmental protection and production of oil and gas reserves.

Typical Functions

• Performs investigations in response to complaints of rule violations and environmental pollution to determine sources and identify possible causes.
• Performs inspections of drilling, transportation and production facilities in order to determine compliance with Commission rules pertaining to environmental protection and waste management.
• Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from well blowouts and other hazards.
• Oversees environmental remediation efforts and performs follow up inspections to ensure compliance with guidelines and instructions.
• Walk up and down stairs, walk and climb uneven terrain, walk along creeks, rivers, tall weeds and brush. Along with climbing fences and brush piles.
• Witnesses' tests and records data on well production potential, gas/oil ratios, bottom hole pressure, mechanical integrity, fluid levels or other tests required to ensure compliance.
• Researches the history of specific abandoned wells to determine responsibility for plugging; may determine priority and placement on state funded plugging list.
• Provides testimony in Commission hearings regarding findings of investigations and actions taken.

Level Descriptor

This is the basic level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing routine entry level work in a training status to build their skills in conducting inspections and investigations, responding to releases and complaints, and acting as a liaison between the Corporation Commission, the industry and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic oil field drilling, production and plugging practices and methods; of investigative methods and procedures; of environmental and health protection related to oil and gas industry activities; of recordkeeping; and of rules pertaining to oil and gas production and pollution abatement. Ability is required to conduct routine investigations; to obtain and present routine evidence; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute. 52 O.S. SS 149 (8) (1999 Supplement) states applicants "...shall have four (4) years practical experience in oil field production and drilling operations...".

Special Requirements

Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License at the time of employment and maintain a valid license while employed in this job family. Applicants must be willing and able to perform any/all job-related travel. This job is primarily conducted outdoors in all weather conditions. Physical requirements include but not limited to: Must be able to walk long distances in rural areas and/or urban locations, both of which may contain uneven terrain; ability to work in extreme heat/cold conditions for extended periods; must be able to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs; and may experience wildlife encounters.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

This position is not remote work eligible as the position requires hands‑on and in‑person work to complete the essential job functions.

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.
• 25 days accru