RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector IV, Region ; South Texas

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. The Pipeline Safety Department, within the Oversight and Safety Division, has direct oversight of approximately 224,067 miles of intrastate pipeline. We seek a Pipeline Safety Field Inspector IV for Region 7 (South Texas) to conduct technical fieldwork, inspections, and incident and accident investigations.

Benefits include generous paid time off, health premiums 100% paid for full‑time employees, tuition reimbursement, and wellness and exercise leave.

• Conduct pipeline safety evaluations and incident and accident investigations.
• Determine whether pipeline operators comply with applicable natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline safety rules and regulations.
• Perform timely inspections and consistently report findings.
• Schedule flexibility to respond to emergency situations and conduct investigations.
• Complete and submit weekly inspection reports, incident reports, and administrative reports.
• Compose and update technical reports on assigned laptop within prescribed timelines.
• Operate a state‑issued vehicle with extensive driving and field work.
• Travel extensively (50% of the time, often overnight).

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.; four years of work experience.
• A valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties in Region 7 (Corpus Christi, Brownfield, Nueces, San Patricio, or Kleberg).

• BA/BS or MA/MS degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Engineering or related field.
• Associate Degree or technical certification from an accredited college/technical institute in Engineering/Petroleum/Corrosion Technology plus two years’ relevant professional work experience.

• Working knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering procedures and mathematics.
• Skill applying engineering concepts for conducting pipeline safety inspections.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts when inspecting gas, hazardous liquids, and CO₂ pipelines and facilities.
• Ability to learn regulations and standards.
• Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to address issues professionally, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and respond to high‑pressure situations.
• Physical ability to work outside in extreme weather, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, lift or move up to 50 pounds, and stand/walk outside for extended periods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.

Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Alternate schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager and telework options are available pursuant to the agency’s approved Telework Plan.

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.