Railroad Commission of Texas · 1 day ago
RRC - Engineering Specialist III - Oil and Gas Technical Specialist - Kilgore District Office
RRC Kilgore100 Bane Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry. They seek an Oil and Gas Technical Staff member to review and assess oilfield operations, conduct inspections, and analyze engineering and geological data.
GovernmentOil and GasRailroad
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and assign daily industry activity notifications to Field Inspectors for areas within your overview
Evaluate Field Inspector reports for compliance with Commission rules
Generate Operator Notice of Violation letters for review and distribution by District Management
Initiate follow-up inspection for leases / facilities in violation of Commission rules
Responsible for initiating enforcement actions such as pipeline severances and well seal-ins for operators in violation of Commission rules
Prepare operator violation findings for submission to Austin Office for penalty action hearings
Potentially participate as a resource witness for the Division during Oil and Gas Enforcement Hearings at the Austin Office
Participate in meetings with Industry Technical Staff members discussing compliance issues
Compose and submit field inspection reports in Oracle and/or Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook
Organize and maintain timely submission of reports and paperwork of oil and gas field operations for areas within your overview
Communicate, via phone, e-mail, or in-person with industry staff and the general public
Walk up to two miles in all types of weather when making inspections in the field
Carry a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for up to 30 minutes in H2S sour gas environments
Review and approve alternative casing procedures
Review and construct well plugging procedures
Review permit request associated with land spreading of water base muds
Investigate bradenhead pressure issues reported on oil and gas wells
Investigate water quality complaints associated with water wells located in Oil and Gas production areas
Evaluates fluid level tests on wells to ensure protection of the State’s usable quality water
Evaluates engineering and geological data
Communicates technical information to industry employees and the public
Performs related essential tasks, as assigned to maintain workflow
Emergency on-call duty as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering, geology, or other scientific degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Two (2) years of experience related to the field of study or job assignment
Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis
Preferred
Industry experience in oilfield operations is preferred
Experience in oil and gas regulatory functions
Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures
Benefits
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit
401(k), 457(b) and Roth
Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness and Exercise Leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
Company
Railroad Commission of Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas is a government agency regulating oil and gas operations, drilling permits, and environmental oversight.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon H.
Chief Information Officer
Cesar Saldivar, CIA, CFE, CGAP
Chief Administrative Officer
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