RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector, North ; Region

Benefits

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

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The Pipeline Safety Department, in the Oversight and Safety Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas, has direct oversight of approximately 224,067 miles of intrastate pipeline. Pipeline Safety seeks a field inspector to perform technical fieldwork related to pipeline safety operations in Region 6, North Central Texas.

The following link leads to the Pipeline Safety Map, which shows the counties associated with each region. Please reference Region 6 for these positions: http://.

Work involves conducting pipeline safety evaluations and investigations on incidents and accidents. The inspector determines whether pipeline operators comply with applicable natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline safety rules and regulations (49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 192 and 195; 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 8 and 18). This position offers the opportunity to learn Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) standards at out-of-state training facilities, work with industry professionals to ensure safe operational standards, and stay informed about new compliance regulations and industry practices.

Inspectors conduct site visits and provide current information on PHMSA and Railroad Commission regulations to ensure pipeline operations comply with safety requirements. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Regional Manager and the PHMSA Program Director.

• Extensive overnight travel of 50% or more.
• Daily and overnight travel includes completing inspections and investigations, and attending mandatory pipeline safety training, both in-state and out-of-state.
• Perform timely inspections and consistently report findings.
• Must have scheduling flexibility to be on call as needed to respond to emergency situations and conduct incident and accident investigations.
• Completes and submits weekly inspection reports; incident reports; and administrative reports (weekly work reports, vehicle reports, travel vouchers, etc.).
• Composes and updates technical reports (e.g., evaluations, investigations) on assigned laptop within prescribed timelines.
• Composes and updates technical reports as required for special projects as assigned.
• Operating a state-issued vehicle with extensive driving and field work is an essential duty of this position.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties listed below. The counties include:
  Grayson, Collin, Rockwall, Dallas, Ellis, Hill, McLennan, Hamilton, Bell, Bosque, Somervell, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, Wise, Denton, Cooke, Montague, Clay, Jack, Palo Pinto, Erath, Comanche, Brown, Coleman, Callahan, Eastland, Shackelford, Stephens, Young, Throckmorton, Baylor, Wichita, Archer, Wilbarger, and bordering counties of Tom Green, Concho, Runnels, Taylor, Jones, McCulloh, San Saba, Mills, Coryell, Falls, Limestone.
• This position requires extensive travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.
• Four years of relevant professional work experience.
• A valid Texas Driver's License.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties listed below in Region 6. The counties are listed in the Pipeline Safety…