Office of Conservation

Engineering-Regulatory/Shreveport District

The Engineering Regulatory Division is responsible for inspecting oil and gas wells and the associated facilities to ensure compliance with LAC 43:XIX.Subpart 1 (Statewide Order No. 29-B, the processing of Unit Termination applications (Statewide Order No. 29-L-3), and the approval of Unit Survey Plats.

Additionally, the Division is responsible for implementing and administering the Oilfield Site Restoration Program [LAC 43:XI.Subpart 2] as well as the Underwater Obstruction Removal Program [LAC 43:I.Subpart 2].

The Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3 is located in the Engineering-Regulatory Division/Shreveport District within the Office of Conservation in Shreveport, LA and their primary worksite will be from the incumbent’s home address. Travel is required to assigned parishes: Caddo, DeSoto, and Bossier. The incumbent in this position performs highly responsible and advanced technical inspection work related to drilling, completion, production, and site restoration phases of oil and gas activity within the State of Louisiana.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

The Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3 will perform onsite inspections of drilling operations, diverters, BOPs, accumulators, oil and gas wells, production and storage facilities, oilfield pits, and a general review of work permits, procedures, and safety programs to ensure compliance with Office of Conservation rules and regulations and applicable law. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures safety prevention equipment is properly installed and in working condition and tested according to regulations.
• Inspects oilfield production and storage facilities to ensure adequate containment structure/firewall is provided.
• Witnesses the plug and abandonment of oil and gas wells by operators ensuring procedure compliance for protection of the environment and the underground source of drinking water.
• Interfaces with filed representatives of other federal and state agencies in investigations concerning improper discharge of non-hazardous oilfield waste and environmental damage, theft of oil and gas production equipment, theft of crude oil, etc.
• Performs mechanical integrity pressure tests of wells utilized for saltwater disposal purposes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov