Petroleum Inspector; Exempt

Contact Information

Name: Tracie Paladijczuk, Administrative Operations Manager
Phone:
Email: tracie.paladijczuk

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time overtime eligible Petroleum Inspector. Under general direction the Petroleum Inspector performs fieldwork in the enforcement of Oil and Gas Conservation statutes and regulations to assure the prevention of waste in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Inspectors exercise discretion regarding how the AOGCC’s inspection goals are achieved by determining which inspections are critical to witness and which inspections can be waived. An inspector must evaluate and analyze non‑repetitive conditions and exercise independent judgment in the application of regulatory decisions affecting continued operations while in the field. The inspector is responsible for deciding the appropriate method of inspection based on the type of operation or test being conducted and for recommendations to the AOGCC which improve operator compliance with statutes, regulations, and orders.

The AOGCC is an independent, quasi‑judicial agency that oversees all oil and gas drilling, development and production, reservoir depletion and metering operations in the state of Alaska. The AOGCC is responsible for preventing waste, protecting correlative rights, improving ultimate recovery, and protecting underground freshwater, as well as serving as an adjudicatory forum for resolving certain oil and gas disputes. The AOGCC carries out statutory mandates consistent with the protection of health, safety and the environment and strives for cooperation with industry, while maintaining well‑defined and essential regulatory requirements.

The AOGCC Inspector’s work is predominately done outside in an oilfield setting that is characterized as arctic and subarctic environments – primarily the North Slope and Cook Inlet regions. Inspections can occur under hazardous conditions such as inclement weather, high pressure, hazardous materials, confined spaces, slippery and uneven surfaces, with high levels of noise and moving equipment. An inspector is away from home and on duty for extended periods of time and must work odd hours.

The nature of oilfield operations requires the AOGCC inspection staff to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including holidays and weekends.

• Working knowledge of oil field equipment operations and testing in Alaska, specifically: blowout prevention equipment, well safety valve systems, petroleum measurement systems, well integrity requirements.
• Working knowledge of AOGCC statutes and regulations.
• The ability to work independently to prioritize inspection responsibilities and make immediate regulatory decisions with minimal oversight.
• The ability to effectively and professionally communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

High school education and six years hands‑on experience in oilfield operations, or an Associate Degree from an accredited vocational school majoring in oilfield drilling and production practices and three years hands‑on oilfield experience.

• Three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a past or current supervisor; no personal references will be accepted.
• Copies of the applicant’s last two (2) performance evaluations. If performance evaluations are unavailable, please provide letters of reference.

This position is in the exempt service; it is exempt from the provisions of the State Personnel Act and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The position may require frequent travel in Alaska, on short notice, for extended periods of time and to remote locations. A valid driver’s license may be required.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800‑587‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.