Oil and Gas Inspector

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 61.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Oil and Gas Inspector for the Department of Environmental Protection. The role involves field inspections, contractor oversight, and regulatory compliance across multiple counties, with travel throughout the region from the Pittsburgh office.

The position emphasizes technical reviews, data management, and public service. Telework may be available; standard hours are 8–4, Monday–Friday, with a starting salary of $60,538 per year.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of technical experience in oil and gas industry; or an associate's degree in Petroleum Technology and one year of technical experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Site inspections of wells, storage fields, and plugging projects to ensure compliance.
• Investigate abandoned and orphaned wells and assist restoration efforts.
• Monitor plugging contractors and provide technical guidance in the field.
• Respond to environmental concerns and document findings.
• Review records and requests to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Prepare reports, manage files, and enter data into EIS systems.

Kenntnisse

Oil & gas operations

Technical inspections

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Petroleum Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61509-71810

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Dstr Oil Gas Op

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71810

Position Number

50655393

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00358200

Bureau / Division

Oil and Gas

Worksite Address

400 Waterfront Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Ready for a career where your work takes you beyond the office? As an Oil and Gas Inspector with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will travel throughout the region, evaluate oil and gas activities, and help protect communities and the environment. This position offers a unique blend of fieldwork, technical expertise, and public service. Bring your skills and curiosity to a role that makes a difference every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs technical inspections, compliance reviews, and field investigations related to oil and gas operations and well plugging activities throughout the region. The role supports environmental protection goals through site inspections, contractor oversight, regulatory compliance, public assistance, and accurate recordkeeping. As an Oil and Gas Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Site Inspections: Conduct inspections of oil and gas wells, storage fields, and plugging projects to evaluate compliance with requirements
• Well Investigations: Investigate abandoned and orphaned wells and gather information needed for restoration efforts
• Contract Oversight: Monitor plugging contractors, review project progress, and provide technical guidance during field activities
• Complaint Response: Respond to environmental concerns and document findings related to oil and gas operations
• Technical Reviews: Examine records, certificates, and requests to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
• Data Management: Prepare reports, maintain files, and enter accurate information into Department electronic systems

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.
• This position will cover the following counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland, Washington.
• 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 Pittsburgh. 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 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.