Engineering Specialist II - Plugging Inspector

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 rrc.texas.gov/about-us.

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
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website as.gov/about-us/jobs. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website as.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

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.

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

The following link, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will take you to the Oil and Gas Division District Map, which shows the counties associated with each region. Please reference Region 8 for these positions.

This position offers the opportunity to learn about 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.
• Five (5) 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 the Midland District area, 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.
• Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in operating a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office applications and database software systems.

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