Measurement Technician

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to install, maintain, and operate natural gas measurement and control facilities. This includes flow computers, chromatographs, contaminant analyzers, regulators, transducers, electronic and pneumatic controllers, relief valves, ultrasonic meters, rotary meters, turbine meters, positive displacement meters, and valves. The role involves frequent audits of custody transfer and control data and responding to after-hour "call-outs" for equipment and operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and operate measurement equipment
• Detect measurement errors and correct volumes as needed, providing supporting documentation
• Maintain and apply corrections to assigned area measurement systems
• Assess all aspects of assigned facilities to ensure accurate measurement while managing "Lost and Unaccounted For" gas within corporate goals
• Perform audits of custody transfer and control data as necessary
• Interpret and apply electrical and electronic schematics related to EFM and measurement electronics
• 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
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls
• Ability to perform basic mechanical work associated with natural gas facilities
• Participate in federal inspections
• Support the company safety program by identifying, reporting, and correcting safety and environmental concerns
• Work in extreme weather conditions and with minimal direct supervision
• Available for and provide an emergency response after regular business hours, which may require carrying a personal cell phone
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient 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

• Minimum Requirements: Associates degree in a technical field or related discipline, or relevant work experience developing equivalent technical/measurement-related skills
• Education: Associates degree in a technical field or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Experience/Specific Knowledge: Basic math skills, 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 and experience with safe handling practices of products (gas and liquids), ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls, experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used in gas measurement and control, intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications, certifications/licenses as required to perform job duties and applicable to the job classification, completion of any site-specific technical training
• Physical Demands: Capable of lifting objects up to 66 pounds from the floor to waist level, able to lift lightweight items (around 20 pounds) overhead and from waist to overhead, proficient in carrying objects weighing up to 66 pounds over a distance of 5 feet, and lightweight items (approximately 5 pounds) over 300 feet, able to push with a force of up to 49 pounds of force and pull with a force of approximately 27 ft-pounds rotational force, required to perform manual material handling activities such as reaching at overhead, shoulder, waist, knee, and floor levels, must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, perform lateral flexion and twisting motions, capable of performing fine motor movements, grasping, pinching, and handling vibratory tools, able to perform various spinal motions including bending, twisting, pivoting, and lateral flexion, as well as neck movements like extension, flexion, rotation, and lateral flexion, working conditions may vary and may include living environments, required to work outside in all environmental conditions, required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
• Supervisory Responsibility: None