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

Organization

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Texas-San Antonio

RRC San Antonio 112

E. Pecan Street Suite 1705 San Antonio 78205

Architecture and Engineering

Regular

Standard office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with flexible schedule options.

Yes, 5% of the time.

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. For more information visit 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
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave

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 San Antonio District Office of the Oil & Gas Division. This position is temporary for the duration of the IIJA federal funding, which is scheduled to last four to seven years.

• Monitor 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 the State Usable Quality Waters for orphaned wells plugged under IIJA federal funding.

• Inspect orphan wells to verify the well condition and identify potential access problems and/or the need for specialized well plugging equipment.
• Perform and analyze fluid level tests on orphan wells.
• Monitor and oversee plugging and salvage operations of orphan wells.
• Conduct Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) surveys of salvage items.
• Collect and correlate 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.
• Perform related essential tasks, as assigned, to maintain workflow.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five 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 Williamson, Bastrop, or adjacent counties, 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.

• Skill in higher-level/college-level mathematics and a working knowledge of engineering techniques and principles.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to apply geological concepts, techniques, theories, and principles.
• Demonstrate skill in excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Demonstrate skill in handling and use of oilfield tools, technical equipment, and protective gear.
• Skill in using computers, Microsoft Office, other Windows-based software, and database applications.
• Skill in maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor when investigating complaints.
• Ability to understand, apply, and interpret engineering and geological concepts, techniques, and theories.
• Ability to drive, perform basic maintenance, and perform tire changes on ¾ ton truck.
• Ability to walk up to two miles in varying weather conditions as required to perform inspection work.
• Ability to discern colors.
• Ability to operate, lift, and carry oilfield or safety equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move an average of 20-30 lbs. to perform daily…