RRC - Engineering Specialist III - Injection Well Permitting Analyst

About the role

The Railroad Commission of Texas, a state agency, regulates the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transport, pipeline safety, natural gas utilities, LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. More details can be found on their website here.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of injection well permit applications.
• Conduct a detailed review of the completion of injection wells and wells in the area surrounding the injection well to ensure confinement of injected fluids.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data relating to injection well activities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and related documents for compliance with laws and standards; make recommendations for improvements.
• Inspect the work of applicants and operators for compliance with laws and specifications.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports.
• Perform engineering or environmental assessments, modeling, and monitoring.
• May provide technical guidance on data evaluation, research coordination, issue analysis, and report and recommendation preparation.
• May assist with evaluating data and conducting research to analyze environmental issues.
• May assist with planning work projects.
• May train others.
• Perform additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Geoscience or Engineering in Petroleum, Environmental, or Mining.
• Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Austin area.
• Two (2) years of experience in oil field technical activities or similar geological or engineering work.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in Texas.
• Five (5) years of experience in oil field technical activities or similar engineering or geological work.
• Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in geographic information systems, geologic software, data analysis, and computer programming, especially using IHS Petra, ArcGIS, Python, VBA, or SQL.
• Knowledge of engineering and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts, to conduct inspections, to perform maintenance activities, to review design work, to review construction work, to organize and analyze data, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Knowledge of evaluating documents for compliance with rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of groundwater protection.
• Knowledge related to the design, completion, or monitoring of oil and gas or injection wells.
• Knowledge interpreting geophysical well logs.
• Knowledge in data management or data analysis.
• Knowledge in computer programming.
• Knowledge of engineering and geosciences principles, techniques, and procedures; of testing methods, processes, and procedures; of mathematics and statistics; and of the practical application of engineering and geosciences technology.
• Skill in scientific data management; in collecting and assessing geological, geohydrological, and geophysical data; in the use of a computer and applicable software; and in the use of standard tools of the profession.
• Knowledge of professional office procedures and protocols.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects, to apply engineering and geological concepts, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and interpret complex engineering and geological information to others.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to discern colors and read diagrams/charts/maps/reference materials.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts, to conduct inspections, to perform maintenance activities, to review design work, to review construction work, to organize and analyze data, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Knowledge of evaluating documents for compliance with rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of groundwater protection.
• Knowledge related to the design, completion, or monitoring of oil and gas or injection wells.
• Knowledge interpreting geophysical well logs.
• Knowledge in data management or data analysis.
• Knowledge in computer programming.
• Knowledge of engineering and geosciences principles, techniques, and procedures; of testing methods, processes, and procedures; of mathematics and statistics; and of the practical application of engineering and geosciences technology.
• Skill in scientific data management; in collecting and assessing geological, geohydrological, and geophysical data; in the use of a computer and applicable software; and in the use of standard tools of the profession.
• Knowledge of professional office procedures and protocols.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects, to apply engineering and geological concepts, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and interpret complex engineering and geological information to others.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to discern colors and read diagrams/charts/maps/reference materials.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness and Exercise Leave.
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Additional Information

• Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
• Application Process: Applications submitted through Work In Texas (WIT) must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or log in: here.
• Notifications: Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

Remarks

There is one available position. Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Tobacco-Free Workplace

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.