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RRC - Engineering Specialist IV - Oil and Gas Engineering Unit (ID: 00056948)

Railroad Commission of Texas
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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 VI to provide technical work in the Engineering Unit in the Oil and Gas Division. The primary focus of this position will be coordinating the Commission's program for flaring and venting natural gas pursuant to 16 Texas Administrative Code §3.32 (Statewide Rule 32). This position will coordinate technical and administrative staff efforts to receive, process, and track administrative exceptions and hearing requests. The position will be responsible for analyzing data and preparing reports on gas flaring and venting in Texas. The position will be responsible for meeting established performance objectives relating to Statewide Rule 32. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed, including reviewing well completion reports and other tasks assigned to the Engineering Unit. May train others. Works under general supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the scope and authority of Commission rules and practice.

Essential Job Duties

•    Oversees and provides high-level technical expertise for the Statewide Rule 32 program regarding the flaring and venting of gas.
•    Coordinates the work of technical and administrative staff assigned to the Statewide Rule 32 program.
•    Tracks and reports performance measures associated with the program.
•    Analyzes current business processes and workflows.
•    Develops and implements improvements to business processes and workflows.
•    Validates and analyzes data relating to the flaring and venting of gas.
•    Oversees and/or performs the collection, validation, and analysis of data to identify non-compliance with Statewide Rule 32.
•    Prepares correspondence and technical reports.
•    Performs engineering assessments.
•    Provides technical guidance on the evaluation of data, coordination of research, analysis of issues, and formulating recommendations.
•    Trains others.
•    Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.

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Minimum Qualifications:

•    B.S. in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. 
•    Three (3) years of experience in engineering or geological work.
•    Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
•    Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Austin area.
•    Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Experience in oil and gas regulatory functions and knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
•    Experience in oil and gas exploration and production.
•    Experience with the Railroad Commission's online and mainframe systems.
•    Experience in process improvement.
•    Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geoscientist (PG).
•    Experience in providing customer service by responding to technical inquiries by telephone or email.
•    Experience with the development and maintenance of Excel macros and Visual Basic scripts to support reporting, tracking, and generating correspondence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Knowledge of engineering/geology and data analysis techniques and theories. Knowledge of scientific principles, techniques, and procedures; of testing methods, processes, and procedures; of mathematics and statistics; and of the practical application of engineering/geosciences and technology.
•    Knowledge of Railroad Commission rules and procedures.
•    Knowledge of oil and gas regulatory functions.
•    Ability to apply engineering concepts, to conduct inspections, to perform maintenance activities, to operate specialized equipment, to organize and analyze data, to communicate effectively, and to train others. 
•    Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, recommend effective solutions, and prepare reports.
•    Skilled in the use of computers.
•    Skilled in scientific data management; in collecting and assessing data; in applying modeling and statistical procedures; in the use of a computer and applicable software; and in the use of standard tools of the profession.
•    Ability to plan and oversee projects. 
•    Excellent organizational skills.
•    Ability to clearly describe a situation or an experience.
•    Excellent verbal, written, and telecommunication skills.  
•    Excellent customer service skills.
•    Ability to work effectively on a team, both as a leader and as a member.
•    Skilled in operating telephones, computers, and applicable computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

1.       Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends. 
2.       Position requires occasional overnight travel.

Work Environment:

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.

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 alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules 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.
  • Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

           

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 to 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.