RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector, Gulf Coast - Houston

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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.and#8239;You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

Benefits

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

Flexible work schedules

Retirement pension with a 150% agency match you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w

401(k), 457(b) and Roth

Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness and Exercise Leave

Career development programs/opportunities for advancementand#8239;

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 Pipeline Safety Department, in the Oversight and Safety Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas, has direct oversight of approximately 224,067 miles of intra-state pipeline. Pipeline Safety seeks field inspectors to perform technical fieldwork related to pipeline safety operations in the Panhandle area of Texas.

Work involves conducting pipeline safety evaluations as well as incident and accident investigations. The inspector determines pipeline operators compliance with applicable natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline safety rules and regulations (49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 192 and 195: 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 8 and 18). This position offers the opportunity to learn Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) standards at out-of-state training facilities and to work with industry professionals to ensure safe operation standards, as well as staying informed of new compliance regulations and industry practices. Inspectors perform site visits and provide current information on PHMSA and Railroad Commission regulations to ensure pipeline operations meet safety requirements and regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, North Director and the PHMSA Program Director.

Essential Job Duties

Extensive overnight travel of 50% or more.

Daily and overnight travel includes completing inspections, investigations and attending mandatory out of state and in-state pipeline safety training.

Performs timely inspections and report findings on a consistent basis.

Must have scheduling flexibility to be on call as needed to respond to emergency situations and conduct incident and accident investigations.

Completes and submits weekly inspection reports; incident reports; and administrative reports (weekly work reports, vehicle reports, travel vouchers, etc.)

Composes and updates technical reports (e.g., evaluations, investigations) on assigned laptop within prescribed timelines.

Composes and updates technical reports as required for special projects as assigned.

Operating a state-issued vehicle with extensive driving and field work is an essential duty of this position.

Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties listed below.The following link, http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/media/s0zkqwbi/plregionsmap2.pdf w ll take you to the Pipeline Safety Map and counties associated with each region. Please look for Region 1.

The counties applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to are:

Harris, Waller, Grimes, Montgomery, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Jefferson, Wharton, Orange, Galveston, Austin, Washington, Colorado, Hardin, San Jacinto, Liberty

This position requires extensive travel.

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Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.

Four yearsrelevant professional work experience.

A valid Texas Drivers License.

Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties listed below in Region 5. The following link, http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/media/s0zkqwbi/plregionsmap2.pdf will take you to the Pipeline Safety Map and counties associated with each region. Please look for Region 5. The counties applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to are:

Harris, Waller, Grimes, Montgomery, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Jefferson, Wharton, Orange, Galveston, Austin, Washington, Colorado, Hardin, San Jacinto, Liberty

Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00AM 5:00PM with occasional flexible hours, nights, weekends.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to analyze data, and to prioritize workload.

Experience and education may substitute for each other on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

BA/BS or MA/MS degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or other job-related field OR

Associate degree or technical certification from accredited college/technical institute in Engineering/Petroleum/Corrosion Technology, or other job-related field plus two years relevant professional work experience.

Operating a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office applications

Ability to apply engineering concepts and conduct inspections of gas, hazardous liquids, and CO2 pipelines and pipeline facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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