What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oil and Gas Inspector - Environmental Protection - See Posting position at West Virginia?
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Oil and Gas
Inspection & Enforcement
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304
Designated County: Braxton, Gilmer and Webster
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We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
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Due to the nature of work, this position will work from a home office and report to the assigned area to complete required work. Oil and Gas Inspectors may be required to report to the Charleston headquarters or other locations on an occasional basis to attend required meetings or events.
Special note: This job classification requires all interested applicants to take an online examination through the WV Division of Personnel which may be followed up with a mandatory oral examination conducted by the Office of Oil and Gas. Applicants who pass both examinations will be placed on the register for interview purposes.
Employee will be assigned to the Office of Oil and Gas, Inspection and Enforcement, Abandoned Well Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct technical field inspections for the Inspection and Enforcement Program to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and permits.
Investigate and follow up on violations, initiating civil, administrative, or criminal actions when necessary.
Review field activities, including casing programs, plugging procedures, reclamation plans, and Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells and facilities.
Respond to spills, complaints, and abandoned well site investigations, coordinating mitigation actions as needed.
Review permit applications for oil and gas activities for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
Review WR-35 and WR-38 forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
Serve as a liaison between the Office of Oil and Gas and other state and federal agencies.
Assist in training field staff and industry personnel on regulations, procedures, and best practices.
Investigate public complaints related to environmental, health, and safety concerns in the oil and gas industry.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Expectations:
Be available for emergency response duties, including state and federal emergencies and hazardous substance releases.
Work in rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions, walking long distances when necessary.
Maintain routine reporting and communication with supervisors and comply with section requirements.
Stay updated with training certifications and regulatory knowledge.
Utilize field meters, GPS, personal computers, GIS software, and statistical tools for data collection and site evaluations.
Operate and maintain field laboratory equipment, mobile radios, and cameras for monitoring and inspections.
Hold a valid driver's license and operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in hazardous conditions, ensuring proper vehicle maintenance.
Notes:
Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits, and occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
Hiring Process: This job is a tested position and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System).
DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN three (3) calendar DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill. Online applicants who do not test within three (3) calendar days of receiving this notification will be inactivated.
Caution: Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. Your score is valid for twelve (12) months after you have taken it.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Please provide employment information in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" of your form DD214 and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Two years of actual relevant full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the oil and gas industry. Relevant experience may include technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, underground storage operations, safety, environmental compliance, well site construction or other related work.
No more than one year of the two years of oil and gas industry experience may be satisfied by the following:
(i) a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in applied, natural, or physical science or engineering;
(ii) an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in petroleum technology; or
(iii) one year of environmental experience in wastewater, solid waste or reclamation.
Special Requirements: Must be eligible for license to operate a motor vehicle. Must have good theoretical and practical knowledge of oil and gas drilling and production methods, practices and techniques, sound safety practices and applicable water and mining laws.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
The online examination includes seventy (70) multiple-choice items in these areas: General Terminology, Oil and Gas Standards, Reading Comprehension, and Oil and Gas Related Calculations. You may bring and use a basic, non-programmable, calculator during the test.
We highly recommend that you review the below documents PRIOR to taking the online test. Click the name to view and/or print. All documents are in PDF format. No other materials or information is available. Questions about the study materials should be directed to the Division of Environmental Protection.
Study Guide for Inspector test.pdf - This is a list of specific topics you should focus on in preparing for the written examination.
22-11 Water Pollution Control Act.pdf
22-1 Policy and Purpose.pdf
22-6 Office of Oil and Gas - Oil and Gas Wells.pdf
22-6A Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act.pdf
22-7 Damage Compensation.pdf
22-8 Transportation of Oils.pdf
22-21 Coalbed Methane Wells.pdf
35-1 Miscellaneous Water Pollution Control Rules.pdf
35-4 New Rule Oil and Gas Wells and Other Wells 35-04.pdf
35-5 Designation of Future Use.pdf
35-6 Abandoned Wells Rule.pdf
35-8 Rules Governing Horizontal Well Development.pdf
Deep Well Policy 10-22-2012.pdf
Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.pdf (3.9MB download)
General Water Pollution Control Permit.pdf
Addendum to General Water Pollution Control Permit.pdf (2012)
While this material covers most of the topics included in the examination, the exam may also cover related topics.
Salary : $41,194 - $71,789
