What's New at the Railroad Commission of Texas

Job of The Week

•  Web-based Learning/Training Specialist (Austin) – The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking an Alternative Fuels Instructor to lead the presentation of web-based/online classes for LP-Gas, Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas managers and technicians seeking certification or continuing education credit. The Instructor is responsible for designing and developing effective and engaging instructional materials for online classes. The instructor will be tasked with developing curriculum materials, based on current materials used, specifically for online instruction. In addition, the individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and meet projected deadlines.
  
  
• Oil & Gas Field Inspector (Midland) - The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration is seeking a Field Inspector to perform technical field inspections and reviews in oilfield operations in the Midland District Office, Field Operations Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, making inspections, investigating complaints, and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data. This position offers the opportunity to learn up-to-date oil and gas operations and procedures, regulatory requirements, drilling, production, and transportation of crude oil. This role will also enhance skills in identifying drilling, well completion and well production equipment, including down-hole well production equipment, the associated usage, and removal procedures.

We're Hiring

• Oil & Gas Field Inspector (Kilgore) - The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration is seeking a Field Inspector to perform technical field inspections and reviews in oilfield operations in the Kilgore District Office, Field Operations Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, making inspections, investigating complaints, and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data.
  
  
• Oil & Gas Field Inspector (Midland) - The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration is seeking a Field Inspector to perform technical field inspections and reviews in oilfield operations in the Midland District Office, Field Operations Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, making inspections, investigating complaints, and collecting and analyzing engineering and geological data. This position offers the opportunity to learn up-to-date oil and gas operations and procedures, regulatory requirements, drilling, production, and transportation of crude oil.
  
  
• IT Business Analyst IV/Business Relationship Manager (Austin) - The Railroad Commission of Texas seeks a Business Analyst to serve in the role of Business Relationship Manager (BRM) for the Information Technology Services Division. A BRM works as a strategic interface between ITS and the business areas of the Commission, performing highly advanced (senior-level) business analysis work. Duties involve use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; and research and special project support provided to users. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. This role will work under limited to minimal direction, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Regulatory

• Notice to Operators: Minimizing Lighting Impacts from Oil and Gas Activities (02/11/2019)
  
  
• RRC Proposes Revisions to Form P-17 and Creation of Commingle Permit Application (01/28/2019)
  
  
• Railroad Commission of Texas Presents 2018 Year in Review (12/19/2018)
  
  
  
  

Data and Information

• Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for January 2019(02/08/2019)
  
  
• Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics for November 2018  (12/07/2018)
  
  
• Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for September 2018  (11/29/2018)

Media

• RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $589,500 in Penalties (02/28/2019)
  
  
• RRC Chairman Craddick and PUC Chairman Walker Working to Ensure Availability of Natural Gas for Electric Service this Summer (02/27/2019)
  
  
• Railroad Commission of Texas Presents 2019 Reclamation Award (02/26/2019)
  
  
  

Events

• RRC to Conduct Regulatory Forum and Discussion in Houston (1/16/2019)