RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector, East Texas

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/.

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
• 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 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 advancement
  
  

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 intrastate pipeline. Pipeline Safety seeks field inspectors to perform technical fieldwork related to pipeline safety operations in Region 3.

The following link, http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/media/s0zkqwbi/plregionsmap2.pdf will take you to the Pipeline Safety Map with the counties associated with each region, please look for Region 3.

Work involves conducting pipeline safety evaluations and 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, work with industry professionals to ensure safe operational standards, and stay informed about new compliance regulations and industry practices. Inspectors conduct site visits and provide current information on PHMSA and Railroad Commission regulations to ensure pipeline operations comply with safety requirements. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Regional Manager and the PHMSA Program Director.

Essential Job Duties

• Extensive overnight travel of 50% or more.
• Daily and overnight travel includes completing inspections and investigations, and attending mandatory pipeline safety training, both in-state and out-of-state.
• Performs timely inspections and consistently reports findings.
• 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, will take you to the Pipeline Safety Map and the counties associated with each region. Please look for Region 3. The counties applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to are:
  
  

Fannin, Lamar, Red River, Bowie, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris, Cass, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Marion, Harrison, Gregg, Smith, Navarro, Henderson, Rusk, Panola, Limestone, Freestone, Anderson, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby, San Augustine, Sabine, Leon, Houston, Madison, Walker, Trinity, Polk, Angelina, Tyler, Jasper and Newton.

This position requires extensive travel.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.
• Four years of work experience.
• A valid Texas Driver's License.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties listed below for Region 3. The following link, http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/media/s0zkqwbi/plregionsmap2.pdf, will take you to the Pipeline Safety Map and the counties associated with each region. Please look for Region 3. The counties Reapplicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to are:
  
  

Fannin, Lamar, Red River, Bowie, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris, Cass, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Marion, Harrison, Gregg, Smith, Navarro, Henderson, Rusk, Panola, Limestone, Freestone, Anderson, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby, San Augustine, Sabine, Leon, Houston, Madison, Walker, Trinity, Polk, Angelina, Tyler, Jasper and Newton.

• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional flexible hours, nights, and weekends.
• 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 an accredited college/technical institute in Engineering/Petroleum/Corrosion Technology, or other job-related field, plus two years' relevant professional work experience.
  
  

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 up to 50 pounds, and walk/stand outside for considerable amounts of time.
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.
  
  

Work Hours: 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.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants 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:  https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks

• There are 3 available positions.
• 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.
  
  

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 tobacco-free workplace.