RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector, Region ; Permian​/Concho

Pipeline Safety Field Inspector, Region 2 (Permian/Big Country/Concho)

Location:

Midland, Texas

Grade: 18

Salary: $4,300.00 - $4,666.67 per month (Administrative Plan

B)

Number of Openings: 4

• 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

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.

• 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 (49 CFR Parts 192 & 195; 16 T.A.C. Chapters 8 & 18).
• Conduct site visits and provide current information on PHMSA and Railroad Commission regulations to ensure compliance.
• Consistently perform timely inspections and report findings.
• Have 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 assigned laptop within prescribed timelines.
• Compose and update technical reports as required for special projects.
• Operate a state‑issued vehicle with extensive driving and field work.
• Operate under extensive travel; willingness to relocate to counties in Region 2.
• Graduate from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.
• Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• May 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.

• Four years’ relevant work experience or equivalent education/qualifications.
• A valid Texas Driver’s License.

• BA/BS or MA/MS degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Engineering or a related field, OR an Associate degree or technical certification from an accredited college/technical institute in Engineering/Petroleum/Corrosion Technology or a related field, 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 in the provision of services. The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco‑free workplace.