RRC - Engineering Specialist VI - Special Injectio

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=104647andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThe 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: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per yearTelework options for eligible positionsFlexible work schedulesRetirement 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 RothHealth premiums 100% paid for full-time employeesTuition ReimbursementWellness and Exercise LeaveCareer 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. Job DescriptionThe Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration, seeks an Engineering Specialist VI who will provide administrative processing and technical review of injection well permit applications, especially reservoir simulation methods and outputs, and monitoring reports for the Special Injection Permits (SIP) Unit within the Technical Permitting Section of the Oil and Gas Division. The SIP Unit permits and enforces rules for injection wells under Classes III, V, and VI (for example, geothermal, lithium, brine mining, and geologic CO2 storage). This position will review complex permit applications, including reservoir models, simulations, and reports, and use advanced technologies for injectate monitoring to ensure the protection of natural resources, especially groundwater. This position works with limited supervision under the SIP Unit Manager, with moderate to considerable latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job DutiesPerform technical review of injection well permit applications.Performs a detailed review of the completion of injection wells and wells in the area surrounding the injection well to ensure confinement of injected fluids.Collects, validates, and analyzes data relating to injection well activities.Prepares plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and related documents for compliance with laws and standards; and makes recommendations for improvements.Inspects the work of applicants and operators for compliance with laws and specifications.Prepares correspondence and technical reports.Performs engineering or environmental assessments, modeling, and monitoring.May provide technical guidance on data evaluation, research coordination, issue analysis, and report and recommendation preparation.Performs reviews of mechanical integrity test reports, well completion reports, and semi-annual reports for compliance with rules and standards.Assists clients by phone and email in preparing and submitting injection well permit applications and reports.Interacts with customers by phone and e-mail to solve moderately complex injection well problems.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 acc racy and attention to detail while applying varied complex work methods, procedures, and rotating job duties.Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Engineering and Design (texas.gov)Minimum QualificationsB.S. in Engineering, Geology, or other scientific degree from an accredited four-year college or university.At least ten years of work experience performing engineering or geoscience-related tasks.At least five years of experience related to injection well permitting or operation, reservoir modeling, or reservoir engineering.Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in petroleum engineering.Experience in static geologic modeling and reservoir simulation.Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in Texas.Experience reviewing and/or performing reservoir modeling and/or simulation.Experience with carbon sequestration, geothermal energy, lithium mining from formation water, and brine mining from in-situ salt formations or salt domes.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, to communicate effectively, and to train others.Knowledge of engineering and geosciences principles, techniques, and procedures; of testing methods, processes, and procedures; of mathematics and statistics; and of the practical application of engineering and geosciences technology.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.Skill in using computers, Microsoft Office, other W