RRC - Engineering Specialist II - Oil and Gas Technical Specialist - Wichita Falls

RRC - Engineering Specialist II - Oil and Gas Technical Specialist - Wichita Falls (00050637)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Primary Location: Texas-Wichita FallsWork Locations: RRC Wichita Falls 5800 Kell Blvd Wichita Falls 76310

Job: Architecture and Engineering

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 2128

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 19

Salary (Pay Basis): 4,600.00 - 5,085.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jun 18, 2025, 10:08:11 AM

Closing Date: Jul 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Description

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://www.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:

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

General Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks an Oil and Gas Technical Staff member to complete the review and assessment of oilfield operations in the Wichita Falls District Office, Field Operations Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Major responsibilities involve advanced-level technical and administrative evaluations and reporting of the drilling, production, and transportation of oil and gas operations. In addition, some tasks involve conducting surveys, making inspections, investigating complaints and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data. This position offers the opportunity to learn up-to-date oil and gas operations and procedures, regulatory requirements, drilling techniques and equipment. This role will also enhance skills needed to solve complex well drilling and plugging problems, conduct bradenhead pressure investigations, and participate in the analysis of water well issues related to oil and gas operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant and District Director.

Essential Job Duties

For Military Crosswalk information please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Engineering and Design (texas.gov)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

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Remarks:

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

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.