Help prevent a looming disaster in Oregon!

We’re preparing for the next mega-earthquake

We seek experts to help prevent damage to Oregon’s fuel distribution system and protect Oregon’s people, economy, wildlife, and environment.

We seek experts on petroleum handling facility design, operation, and inspection. Experience with oil refineries or fuel terminals is a plus, including similar military work.

This work provides unparalleled opportunities to contribute to the State and your professional development. 

You will be on a small team, leading implementation of unprecedented world-class earthquake mitigation requirements.

You will be a primary expert for once-in-a-lifetime work on equipment assessment and mitigation.

Skills needed:

• Experience in earthquake and oil spill risk mitigation technology
• Experience with the design and operation of high-capacity fuel or chemical storage and distribution systems at oil refineries or similar facilities
• Contractor Management experience

We are recruiting to two people – an engineer (PE required) and a facility inspector.

For more information, please go to the State of Oregon Jobs page at:

 Oregon Job Opportunities (myworkdayjobs.com) and search for “Tank Stability” and filter for the Department of Environmental Quality.  Applications must be submitted by May 30, 2023, 11:59PM.

Or contact Mike Kortenhof, Fuel Tank Compliance Manager, 971-563-0111