RRC - Engineering Specialist - Oil and Gas Field Inspector - Midland; Ector %Midland Counties

Overview

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 You Tube 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

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https:// To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at .

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas, is seeking a Field Inspector to perform technical field inspections in oilfield operations in the Midland District Office, Field Operations Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, making inspections, investigating complaints, and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data. This position offers the opportunity to learn up-to-date oil and gas operations and procedures, regulatory requirements, drilling, production, and transportation of crude oil.

This role will also enhance skills in identifying drilling, well completion and well production equipment, including down‑hole well production equipment, the associated usage, and removal procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lead Inspector, Technical Staff, and/or the Assistant District Director.

• 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 tests 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 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.

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Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Engineering and Design (texas.gov)

• High school diploma/GED.
• Four years of experience in engineering or the oil & gas industry.
• Exper…