Illinois Department of Natural Resources · 3 days ago
WELL INSPECTOR I
Centralia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$5,137/mo - $7,031/mo
1+ years expThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Well Inspector for the Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management. This position will interpret and implement Department rules and advise permittees on regulatory and statutory requirements while monitoring tests and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the Well Inspector Program manager, interprets and performs field inspection duties in a specific field district area to ensure compliance with all applicable Department regulations and statutes pertaining to oil and gas production, the Underground Injection Control Program (UIC), and associated oil industry activities
Conducts routine inspections of Class II injection wells and associated facilities and submitting reports to District and Springfield offices
Implements procedures for and writes notices of violations and infractions of Department’s regulations and statutes observed at well sites and associated facilities
Inspects containment dikes and salty water pits to determine that location, operation and maintenance are consistent with permit conditions and applicable regulations
Implements reporting procedures and submits reporting forms on cementing casing, routine inspections, mechanical integrity tests, citizen complaints, reports of plugging, and spill reports to District and Springfield Office
Serves as liaison between landowners, operators, division offices and other state and federal agencies with emphasis on all well issues and oil regulations mandated by the state
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in geology, biology or petroleum engineering or related degree area, and either completion of an agency sponsored training program or one year of technical experience in the exploration, production or recovery phase of the oil and gas industry
OR Requires an associate of arts degree in petroleum technology or a related field and three years of technical experience in the exploration or recovery phase of the oil and gas industry
OR Requires seven years of direct experience in the exploration, production or recovery phase of the oil and gas industry
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Preferred
Working knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations governing the protection and conservation of oil, gas, water and coal resources of the State
Working knowledge of the oil industry, the various drilling processes and the equipment used
Working knowledge of secondary recovery methods
Working knowledge of the geology of the State as it pertains to oil, gas, water and coal bearing strata
Elementary knowledge of basic chemistry
One (1) year of experience responding to emergencies and adjusting work time in order to complete inspections
One (1) year of experience making on-the-spot decisions on whether to close down drilling or plugging operations or whether to discontinue the injection of saltwater into wells that do not meet regulations
One (1) year of experience preparing and maintaining clear and concise records and reports
Benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance
A retirement plan and deferred compensation options
State holidays and other time off
Pre-tax benefit programs
Flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions
Company
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
José Miguel Burgos
Chief External Affairs Officer
Russ Kemple
Chief Information Officer
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