Measurement Specialist

About Us

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide gathering, compression, processing, transportation, and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil to market. We are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers and are driven to be best-in-class. Kinetik is committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Our employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, including gathering, transportation, compression, processing, and produced water management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison for projects, perform advanced troubleshooting, and support Measurement Technicians as needed to install, operate, and maintain all measurement equipment safely and in accordance with Company Policy and applicable Industry Standards.
• Operate a Company-owned vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Advise and represent measurement interests in project work and commissioning.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of measurement issues that require a more advanced skill set, research, and/or significant time to resolve.
• Assist Measurement Technicians as needed in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work on Electronic Flow Meters (EFMs), primary measurement devices, gas chromatographs, continuous samplers, LACT units, and regulation equipment.
• Provide training to Measurement Technicians to improve their skill level.
• Audit measurement stations as required.
• Participate in operational review of measurement policy, procedures, equipment, and facility design to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support system balances and advise other Operations groups to resolve issues and maintain control of this key business parameter.
• Communicate effectively and maintain effective work relationships with a broad range of customers, Measurement Analysts, Producer Customers, other internal workgroups, and Management, both internal and external to the Company.
• Monitor SCADA and MDS systems to identify and address potential issues.
• Use analytical and abstract thinking skills to quickly process information and solve problems.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment, including adherence to all safety regulations and procedures, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry practices relating to the Measurement Process.
• Work independently in a field setting with minimal direct supervision.
• Perform all assigned duties in a safe, professional manner with the utmost integrity and in accordance with all applicable laws and Company policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in the natural gas industry.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license with a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Advanced knowledge, technical expertise, and work experience relating to this position.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Outlook and Excel, as well as specialized software to interface with Electronic Flow Meters (EFMs), Gas Chromatographs, and other related equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds safely.
• Available for overtime and call-outs as needed based on business necessity.
• Able to work in close quarters, including kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Regular and reliable attendance.