RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector IV, Region ; Denver​/Post

Job Description - RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector IV, Region 1 (Denver City/Post) )

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Texas-Lubbock

RRC - Lubbock 6302 Iola Avenue Suite 600 Lubbock 79424

Regular

Yes, 50% of the Time

$4,300.00 - $4,666.67 (Monthly)

3

Exempt

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. To support our mission, 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
• Health premiums 100% paid for full‑time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave

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 field inspectors to perform technical fieldwork related to pipeline safety operations in the Panhandle area of Texas.

• Conduct pipeline safety evaluations and investigations on incidents and accidents.
• Determine pipeline operators' compliance with applicable natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline safety rules and regulations (49 CFR Parts 192 and 195: 16 TAC Chapters 8 and 18).
• Learn 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.
• Conduct site visits and provide current information on PHMSA and Railroad Commission regulations to ensure pipeline operations comply with safety requirements.
• Perform extensive overnight travel (50% of the time) including inspections, investigations, and mandatory pipeline safety training, both in‑state and out‑of‑state.
• Carry out timely inspections and consistently report findings.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility to be on call as needed to respond to emergency situations and conduct incident and accident investigations.
• Complete and submit weekly inspection reports, incident reports, and administrative reports (weekly work reports, vehicle reports, travel vouchers, etc.).
• Compose and update technical reports (e.g., evaluations, investigations) on an assigned laptop within prescribed timelines.
• Operate a state‑issued vehicle with extensive driving and field work.

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.
• Four (4) years of relevant professional work experience.
• A valid Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional flexible hours, nights, and weekends.
• Experience and education may substitute for each other on a year‑for‑year basis.

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

• Working knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, theories, and techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering procedures and mathematics.
• Skill in applying engineering concepts for conducting pipeline safety inspections.
• Demonstrated 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 effectively communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to address issues/concerns in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to respond to high‑pressure situations and meet changing demands and timelines.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions; climb and stoop; reach low and high; crawl in cramped quarters; lift or move up to 50 pounds, and walk/stand outside for considerable amounts of time.
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.

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 the provision of services. The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco‑free workplace.