RRC - Engineering Specialist III - Oil and Gas State Managed Plugging Inspector - Abilene (00050759)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Primary Location: Texas-AbileneWork Locations: RRC Abilene 1969 Industrial Boulevard Abilene 79602

Job: Architecture and Engineering

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 2129

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 20

Salary (Pay Basis): 4,800.00 - 5,381.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jul 2, 2025, 7:05:02 AM

Closing Date: Jul 16, 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.

Job Description

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 Abilene District Office of the Oil & Gas Division. Responsibilities include supervising the plugging and salvage operations for the State Managed Plugging Program and formulating the well plugging procedures to ensure the isolation of the productive zones, potential flow zones, corrosive zones and protection of the State Usable Quality Waters. This position offers the opportunity to learn 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.

Essential Job Duties

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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.