RRC - Engineering Specialist IV - Engineering Unit - Oil and Gas Division

Agency Information

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 IV 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 associated with the flaring and venting of gas 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 Austin areas.
• Valid Texas Drivers license and a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas regulatory functions and knowledge of the Railroad Commissions rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in oil and gas exploration and production.
• Experience with the Railroad Commissions 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/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, and recommend effective solutions and to 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.

Working Conditions

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, weekends.

• Position requires occasional overnight travel.

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

Additional Information

Work Hours: 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 agencys 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 Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS to register or log in: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant

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.
• 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.

Important Information For All Applicants

The Railroad Commission of Texas does not sponsor employment visas or participate in employer-sponsored immigration programs. The agency does not provide employer support for applications to extend or obtain employment authorization, including employer attestations, training plans, or other documentation required for participation in programs such as STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Applicants should consider this policy when determining whether the position meets their employment authorization requirements.

The agency will complete employment eligibility verification and other documentation required by applicable law. The agency does not provide discretionary immigration sponsorship or program-specific employer documentation beyond those legal obligations.

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.