Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
• 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

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks an Engineering Specialist II or III to provide technical work in the Injection/Storage Permits Unit in the Oil and Gas Division. Major responsibilities include reviewing permit applications for injection wells to evaluate well completion with respect to well integrity and protection of natural resources in accordance with Commission regulations and procedures. The Engineering Specialist will use engineering principals, geophysical well logs, geographic information systems, and other software applications in the review. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs detailed review of completion of injection wells and wells in the area surrounding the injection well to ensure confinement of injected fluids.
• Collects, validates, and analyzes data relating to injection well activities.
• Prepares plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and related documents for compliance with laws and standards; and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Inspects the work of applicants and operators for compliance with laws and specifications.
• Prepares correspondence and technical reports.
• Performs engineering or environmental assessments, modeling, and monitoring.
• May provide technical guidance on the evaluation of data, coordination of research, analysis of issues, and preparation of reports and recommendations.
• May assist with evaluating data and conducting research to analyze environmental issues.
• May assist with planning work projects.
• May train others.
• Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Engineering and Design (texas.gov)



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Specialist II

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience, or a closely related field.
• Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Engineering Specialist III

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Geoscience or Engineering in Petroleum, Environmental or Mining
• Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Two (2) years minimum experience in oil field technical activities or similar geological or engineering work.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in Texas.
• Five (5) years of experience in oil field technical activities or similar engineering or geological work.
• Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in geographic information systems, geologic software, data analysis and computer programming, especially using IHS Petra, ArcGIS, Python, VBA or SQL.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts, to conduct inspections, to perform maintenance activities, to review design work, to review construction work, to organize and analyze data, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Knowledge of engineering and geosciences principles, techniques, and procedures; of testing methods, processes, and procedures; of mathematics and statistics; and of the practical application of engineering and geosciences technology.
• Skill in scientific data management; in collecting and assessing geological, geohydrological, and geophysical data; in the use of a computer and applicable software; and in the use of standard tools of the profession.
• Knowledge of professional office procedures and protocols.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects, to apply engineering and geological concepts, and to communicate effectively.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, communicate and interpret complex engineering and geological information to others.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to discern colors and read diagrams/charts/maps/reference materials.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, weekends

Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks:

• There is one available position.
• Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age

or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.