RRC - Engineering Specialist I/Oil & Gas Field Inspector - San Angelo (Tom Green & Irion Counties)

About the position

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking an Engineering Specialist I/Oil & Gas Field Inspector to join our team in San Angelo, Texas. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulations governing the oil and gas industry, pipeline transport, and safety measures. The successful candidate will perform technical field inspections in oilfield operations, focusing on the San Angelo District Office, Field Operations Section of the Oil and Gas Division. The role involves conducting surveys, making inspections, investigating complaints, and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn about current oil and gas operations, regulatory requirements, and the procedures involved in drilling, production, and transportation of crude oil. Additionally, the role will enhance skills in identifying drilling, well completion, and well production equipment, including down-hole well production equipment, along with understanding their usage and removal procedures. The Engineering Specialist will work under the general supervision of the Lead Inspector, Technical Staff, and/or the Assistant District Director. Essential job duties include observing drilling operations, conducting inspections for compliance with statewide rules, and ensuring the protection of the State's usable quality water during well plugging and cementing processes. The inspector will also document mechanical integrity tests associated with injection and disposal wells, inspect commercial recycling and surface waste facilities, and perform general lease inspections to ensure compliance with statewide rules. The role requires the ability to gauge storage at lease batteries, utilize testing equipment, investigate well complaints, and collect engineering and geological data. The inspector will also respond to emergency situations, compose reports, and communicate technical information to industry employees and the public. The position may require walking up to two miles in various weather conditions to complete inspections and may occasionally involve working nights, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities
? Observe drilling operations and conduct drilling rig inspections for compliance with statewide rules.
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? Inspect well plugging and witness surface casing cementing to ensure protection of the State's usable quality water.
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? Document mechanical integrity tests associated with injection and disposal wells to ensure compliance with permit restrictions.
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? Inspect commercial recycling and surface waste facilities to ensure compliance with permit specifications.
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? Conduct general lease inspections to ensure overall compliance with statewide rules.
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? Perform and analyze fluid level tests on wells to ensure protection of the State's usable quality water.
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? Gauge storage at the lease battery to determine the amounts of oil, condensate, and produced water on location.
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? Utilize gauge lines, color cut, and other testing equipment for titration of fluids.
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? Investigate well complaints, document findings, and submit detailed reporting forms.
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? Collect and correlate engineering and geological data.
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? Excavate and collect soil samples to a depth of 30 inches or more to locate lines.
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? Respond to emergency hydrogen sulfide (H2S) situations, make inspections, and report findings to the District Office management.
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? Compose and submit reports and documentation in the prescribed timeline using Oracle and/or Microsoft Office software.
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? Communicate technical information to industry employees and the public.
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? Walk up to two miles, in various weather conditions, to complete inspections.
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? Perform related essential tasks, as assigned, to maintain workflow.

Requirements
? High school diploma/GED.
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? Valid Texas Driver's license and good driving record.
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? Willingness to live in or move to Tom Green or Irion County, Texas.
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? Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply geological concepts, techniques, theories, and principles.
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? Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
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? Skill in handling and using oilfield tools, technical equipment, and protective gear.
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? Proficiency in using computers, Microsoft Office, and database applications.
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? Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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? Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor when investigating complaints.
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? Ability to drive, perform basic maintenance, and change tires on a pickup truck.
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? Ability to walk up to two miles in varying weather conditions as required to perform inspection work.
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? Ability to discern colors.
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? Ability to operate, lift, and carry oilfield or safety equipment.
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? Ability to climb ladders to heights of 16 feet.
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? Ability to lift, carry, and move an average of 20-30 lbs. to perform daily duties.
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? Ability to work independently for long periods of time while meeting workload demands.

Nice-to-haves
? Experience in engineering or oil & gas industry.
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? B.S. in Engineering, Geology, or other scientific degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
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? Associate's Degree or technical certification from an accredited technical institute/college.

Benefits
? Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year.
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? Telework options for eligible positions.
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? Flexible work schedules.
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? Retirement pension with a 150% agency match.
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? 401(k), 457(b) and Roth options.
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? Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees.
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? Tuition Reimbursement.
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? Wellness and Exercise Leave.
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? Career development programs/opportunities for advancement.

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