RRC - Data Analyst V - Seismologist - Oil and Gas Technical Permitting

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/.

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.

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, seeks a Seismologist (Data Analyst V) to provide technical and analytical work in the Technical Permitting Section of the Oil and Gas Division, and will work closely with the State Seismologist and Oil & Gas Injection Permits Unit (OGIP). Major responsibilities include interfacing with academic (e.g., TexNet) and industry researchers, reviewing literature related to seismicity in Texas, extracting and organizing data, producing reports relating to seismicity and injection, evaluating factors related to seismicity and injection disposal, and reporting findings and recommendations to the OGIP Manager, Assistant Director of Technical Permitting, and the State Seismologist. The Seismologist will use engineering data, geologic data, geographic information systems, and other software applications. The Seismologist will work under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may supervise and train other staff as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor seismicity in Texas.
• Review literature related to induced seismicity.
• Interfaces with academic and industry researchers.
• Develop procedures, tools, and resources for evaluation of induced seismicity.
• Plans and coordinates programs, activities, studies, and projects related to induced seismicity.
• Make recommendations to the State Seismologist, Asst. Director and UIC Manager.
• Collects, validates, and analyzes data relating to seismicity.
• Produce reports and visualizations.
• Monitor injection well activity for compliance with plans to reduce seismicity.
• Perform seismicity reviews for disposal well permits.
• 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 the evaluation of data, coordination of research, analysis of issues, and preparation of reports and recommendations.
• May assist with evaluating data and conducting research to analyze environmental and safety issues.
• May supervise and train others.
• Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.

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