Measurement/Instrumentation Technician

About the role

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of natural gas measurement and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and operate natural gas measurement and control equipment, including flow computers, chromatographs, contaminant analyzers, regulators, transducers, electronic and pneumatic controllers, relief valves, ultrasonic meters, rotary meters, turbine meters, positive displacement meters, and valves.
• Perform frequent audits of custody transfer and control data.
• Respond to after-hour “call-outs” due to equipment and/or operational problems, and work overtime as needed.
• Interpret and apply electrical and electronic schematics about EFM (Electronic Flow Measurement) and measurement electronics.
• Maintain and oversee the upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Perform all work in a manner that demonstrates a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Work performance focuses on operational excellence, safety, compliance, efficiency, environmental awareness, and superb technical skills.
• Be available for and provide an emergency response after regular business hours, which may require carrying a personal cell phone.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Windows XP, and Windows 7).
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in a technical field or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Experience: Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). Knowledge of electronic test instruments. Knowledge of gas chromatography. Familiarity with AGA, API, and GPA measurement standards. Good record of safe work practices. Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Knowledge: Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skills: Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls. Ability to perform basic mechanical work associated with natural gas facilities. Ability to participate in federal inspections. Ability to actively support the company safety program. Ability to identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with electronic flow measurement computers, gas chromatographs, gas quality analyzers, electronic and pneumatic controllers, regulators, OPP, and transducers.
• Working knowledge of the overall natural gas industry pipelines, compression, and peripheral equipment.
• Working knowledge of AGA, API, and GPA standards.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code philosophies and installation requirements.
• Experience with computer interface software, networking, and data file management.