Oil and Gas Field Inspector

Job Posting Title
Oil and Gas Field Inspector

Agency
185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization
Corporation Commission

Job Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date.

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
Salary: $61,000/annual
District Office I: Bristow
Covering: Washington County

Job Description
This position will work in Washington County, and the hired candidate MUST reside within the county.

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 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.
• 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.

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...".

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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.

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 work overtime and on any designated shift that may span the late evening hours or the early morning hours commonly known as the night shift. Applicants must be able to successfully complete all training requirements for sole supervision of residents including but not limited to first aid certification, CPR, and unarmed restraint training.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform any/all job-related travel. Applicants must be willing and able to relocate to the area of assignment.

Additional Job Description
Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. 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 per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Longevity bonus
• A comprehensive health insurance package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

Disclaimer
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30. All employees appointed to state service are At-Will employees and shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check
• FLSA Non-Exempt/Exempt status
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Must reside within the county candidate works in

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr