RRC - Engineering Specialist II - Oil %Gas IIJA Federally Funded Plugging Inspector - FFP

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https:// To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at .

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration, seeks a State Managed Plugger to perform advanced technical fieldwork in the State Managed Well Plugging Program in the Midland District Office of the Oil & Gas Division.

The Railroad Commission (RRC) will receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) under Title VI – Methane Reduction Infrastructure section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to plug orphaned wells. RRC could potentially receive grant funds from other sections of the IIJA. This position is temporary for the duration of the IIJA federal funding, which is scheduled to be four to seven years.

Responsibilities include monitoring plugging, salvage, and associated routine site cleanup operations for the State Managed Plugging Program to ensure the isolation of the productive zones, potential flow zones, corrosive zones, and protection of the State Usable Quality Waters for orphaned wells plugged under IIJA federal funding.

This position offers the opportunity to learn up-to-date oil and gas operations and procedures, regulatory well plugging requirements, well plugging techniques, and equipment. This role will also enhance skills in identifying downhole well production equipment, the associated usage, and removal procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lead Plugger and the District Director.

• Inspects orphan wells to verify the well condition and identify potential access problems and or the need for specialized well plugging equipment.
• Performs and analyzes fluid level tests on orphan wells.
• Monitor and oversee plugging and salvage operations of orphan wells.
• Conducts Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) surveys of salvage items.
• Collects and correlates engineering and geological data.
• Digs and collects soil samples to a depth of 30 inches or more to locate lines and wells using a shovel or other tools.
• Performs related essential tasks, as assigned, to maintain workflow.

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• High school diploma/GED.
• Four years of industry experience in oilfield operations, including drilling and cementing practices.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Ability to live in or willing to relocate to Ector, Crane, Ward, Pecos, Winkler, Reeves, and Loving County, Texas.

• Industry experience in oilfield and plugging operations.
• B.S. or B.A. in Engineering, geology, or other scientific degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in oil and gas regulatory functions and knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.

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