Railroad Commission of Texas · 3 days ago
RRC - Engineering Specialist IV - Oil and Gas Field Inspector - Kilgore District Office (For Current RRC Employees Only)
RRC Kilgore100 Bane Blvd
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry. They are seeking a Field Inspector to perform technical field inspections in oilfield operations, including conducting surveys, making inspections, and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data.
GovernmentOil and GasRailroad
No H1B
Responsibilities
Observe drilling operations and conduct drilling rig inspections for compliance with statewide rules
Inspect well plugging and witness surface casing cementing to ensure protection of the State’s usable quality water
Document mechanical integrity test associated with injection and disposal wells to ensure compliance with permit restrictions
Inspect commercial recycling and surface waste facilities to ensure compliance with permit specifications
Conduct general lease inspections to ensure overall compliance with statewide rules
Perform and analyze fluid level tests on wells to ensure protection of the State’s usable quality water
Gauge storage at the lease battery to determine the amounts of oil, condensate and produced water on location
Utilize gauge lines, color cut, and other testing equipment (i.e., chloride test kit) for titration of fluids
Investigate well complaints, document findings, and submit detailed reporting forms
Collect and correlate engineering and geological data
Excavate and collect soil samples to a depth of 30 inches or more to locate lines
Respond to emergency hydrogen sulfide (H2S) situations, make inspections, and report findings to the District Office management, which may result in an activation of an Emergency Response Plan
Compose and submit reports and documentation in the prescribed timeline using Oracle and/or Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Communicate technical information to industry employees and the public
Walk up to two miles, in various weather conditions, to complete inspections
Perform related essential tasks, as assigned, to maintain workflow
May occasionally have to work nights, weekends, or holidays
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering, geology, geography, geographic information systems, environmental science, or a related field
Three years of experience in engineering or the oil & gas industry
Experience and education may be substituted, on a year for year basis
Preferred
Experience in engineering and/ or the oil & gas industry
B.S. in Engineering, Geology, or other scientific degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR
Associate's Degree or technical certification from accredited technical institute/college
Experience in operating a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office applications and database software systems
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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