Oil and Gas Superintendent jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

THE POSITION

Are you an expert in the natural gas or oil industries? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is eagerly looking for individuals like you! Take this opportunity to apply today and embark on a rewarding career in the Commonwealth, where you can make a significant difference in preserving Pennsylvania's environment. Join the DEP and contribute your technical expertise to create a positive impact on the state's natural resources. Don't miss out on this chance to make a lasting impression!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, your duties will include overseeing, monitoring, and compliance efforts, conducting reviews, and enforcing regulations for a specific geographic region. These responsibilities encompass the administration of the Oil and Gas Act, Conservation Law, Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Law, as well as the rules, state regulations, and policies.

You will conduct regular inspections of oil and gas wells and related facilities using Department-provided electronic equipment to document and record all inspections. This includes inspections of wells in both coal and non-coal areas, as well as conservation wells, observation wells, and gas storage reservoirs. Inspections will cover drilling, production, alteration, and plugging phases, with a focus on ensuring compliance during these stages. Relevant documents and resources, such as permits, maps, well logs, and handbooks, may be consulted as needed to support the inspection process.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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 Coal Center.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,900.00 (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

• 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 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.

• Possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license.

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

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.