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.

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks an Engineering Specialist V to function as a technical Team Lead and perform final review of operator's W-14 (Disposal Well Permits), H-1/H1A (Injection Well Permits), H-5 (Pressure Testing Injection Well Reports), H-10H (Annual Storage Well Monitoring Reports), W-2 (Injection well completion reports) in the Injection-Storage Permits Unit within the Oil and Gas Division.

Major responsibilities include reviewing staff work product and injection well reports to ensure they protect natural resources and conform to other Commission rules and procedures. The Engineering Specialist V/ Team Lead should be familiar with oil and gas engineering and geologic techniques and Commission rules. The Engineering Specialist V/Team Lead will be responsible for training others and will work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs final review of injection well permits and applications.
• Reviews completion of injection wells, geology for natural resource protection, and other data and forms for consistency with Commission procedures.
• Plans and coordinates programs, activities, studies, and projects for technical review of injection well permits.
• Ensures adequate workflow of technical permit review and organizes statistics.
• 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 Staff and applicants for compliance with Commission rules and procedures.
• Prepares correspondence and technical reports.
• Performs engineering or environmental assessments, modeling, and monitoring.
• Develops technical guidance on the evaluation of data, coordination of research, analysis of issues, and preparation of reports and recommendations.
• Assists with evaluating data and conducting research to analyze environmental issues.
• Coordinates work projects as needed.
• Trains other staff as needed.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in engineering and/or geological work.
• Twelve (12) months experience reviewing the work product of others.
• Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in upstream oilfield operations.
• Experience in injection well completion and operations.
• Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with geographic and geologic database software, such as ArcGIS and IHS Petra.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts, to conduct inspections, to review permit applications, 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; role is eligible for a hybrid in-office/remote telework schedule.

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.