RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector IV, Region 7 (South Texas)

RRC - Pipeline Safety Field Inspector IV, Region 7 (South 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. 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; 401(k), 457(b) and Roth; health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees; tuition reimbursement; wellness and exercise leave; and career development programs/opportunities for advancement.Pipeline Safety seeks a field inspector to conduct technical fieldwork for pipeline safety operations in South Texas. Work involves conducting pipeline safety evaluations and incident and accident investigations. The inspector determines whether pipeline operators comply with applicable natural gas and hazardous liquids pipeline safety rules and regulations. 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.Essential job duties include 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 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 in Region 7. The counties within Region 7 that applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to are: Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Maverick, Zavala, Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, Webb, Atascosa, McMullen, Live Oak, Jim Wells, Duval, Webb, Zapata, Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Kenedy, Brooks, Jim Hogg, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Aransas, Refugio, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Victoria, Jackson, Dewitt, Karnes.Minimum qualifications include graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D. Four years of work experience. A valid Texas Driver's License. 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 include a 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.