RRC - Engineering Specialist III - Oil and Gas Injection Well Permitting Analyst - (Special Injection Permits Unit)

Agency Information

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 LPgas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here

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
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for fulltime employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement.

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks an Injection Well Analyst to provide administrative processing and technical review of injection well monitoring & compliance condition requirements in the Special Injection Permits (SIP) Unit in the Oil and Gas Division. Major responsibilities include reviewing mechanical integrity test reports, processing completion reports, and monitoring compliance with pre and postinjection permitting condition requirements associated with Class VI Geologic Storage and Associated Injection of Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Class V Geothermal & Class III Brine Mining wells. The successful candidate will assist customers with filing mechanical integrity test reports (Form H5), well completion reports (Forms W2 and G1), and all other required permit conditions associated with the SIP unit. The candidate works under the direction of the Special Injection Permits Manager.

Essential Job Duties

• Monitors and tracks compliance with preinjection / postinjection conditions for all Class VI, V & III permits.
• Review reports for compliance and perform field inspections of Class VI facilities; perform a detailed review of the completion of injection wells and wells in the area surrounding during an inspection.
• Performs reviews of mechanical integrity test reports (Form H5) and troubleshoots submitted Forms H5.
• Processes Completion Reports (Forms W2 and G1) for injection wells by evaluating downhole work using tools such as cement bond logs, mud logs, and geophysical logs against injection well permit parameters.
• Assists with review, approval, and enforcement of mechanical integrity test reports associated with SIP permitted wells.
• Assists clients over the phone or via email to prepare and submit mechanical integrity test reports (Form H5) online, complete, and semiannual reports for compliance with rules and standards.
• Completes technical evaluations in the Commission's online Completion System to document, update, and identify elements of permit compliance such as well perforations, casing for groundwater protection, validation of drilling permits, and injection and well testing criteria, using Commission databases and tracking software.
• Interacts with customers by phone and email to resolve moderately complex injectionwell problems reviewed under the SIP unit.
• Resolves discrepancies through written and verbal communication with operators and research of well records.
• Research information using records and databases; interprets information well in the Commission's internal and public databases.
• Meets and maintains measured work standards with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while applying varied complex work methods, procedures, and rotating job duties.
• Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, Geoscience, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in engineering or geological work.
• Two (2) years of experience evaluating documents or compliance with rules, policies, and procedures.
• Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in engineering or geological work.
• Knowledge of Class VI Geologic Storage and Associated Injection of Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide (CO2) wells.
• Experience in oilfield operations.
• Experience in interpreting geophysical well logs.
• Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience related to the design, completion, or monitoring of oil and gas or injection wells.
• Experience in data management or data analysis.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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, and to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to apply geological concepts, techniques, theories, and principles.
• 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.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex engineering and geological information and communicate with 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 MondayFriday, 8 AM 5 PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends.
• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record.

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.

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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.

Important Information For All Applicants

The Railroad Commission of Texas does not sponsor employment visas or participate in employersponsored immigration programs. The agency does not provide employer support for applications to extend or obtain employment authorization, including employer attestations, training plans, or other documentation required for participation in programs such as STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Applicants should consider this policy when determining whether the position meets their employment authorization requirements.

The agency will complete employment eligibility verification and other documentation required by applicable law. The agency does not provide discretionary immigration sponsorship or programspecific employer documentation beyond those legal obligations.

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 to 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 tobaccofree workplace.