Measurement Technician

About the role

This position reports to the area Measurement Supervisor and supports WaterBridge’s Delaware Operations. The Measurement Technician installs, maintains, and repairs measurement, instrumentation, and electrical equipment, and recommends, develops, and supports implementation of new processes while staying current with the latest technological advances in instrumentation and measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electronic flow computers, temperature transmitters, radios, solar equipment, and pressure transmitters with guidance.
• Install, repair, and maintain various types of liquid meters including Magnetic, Ultrasonic, and Turbine meters with guidance.
• Maintain a routine meter verification/calibration schedule to ensure measurement accuracy per company policy.
• Witness meter performance verifications performed by third-party customers and contractors as needed.
• Detect measurement error, provide documentation to production accounting to correct volumes, and supply supporting documentation for corrections.
• Perform pre-commissioning activities including system checkout, instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and communication testing.
• Install, repair, and maintain cellular modems, serial radios, gateways, and ethernet radios with guidance.
• Use various tools and software to analyze and determine why equipment is not communicating properly.
• Coordinate and perform maintenance duties required to maintain operations and regulatory compliance.
• Read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications, parts, and procedures to make proper and timely repairs.
• Maintain effective communications, provide ideas, raise concerns, and work with other functions including facility operations and supervision, engineering, supply chain, other I&E employees, clerical staff, and contractors.
• Assist the team in the daily economic optimization of operations.
• Coordinate operations with other Delaware Basin personnel as required.
• Ensure accurate, timely data is entered and recorded within computer-based preventative and predictive maintenance programs, drawings, procedures, and schematics.
• Stay abreast of changing technology through training opportunities, contact with suppliers/representatives of equipment manufacturers, and networking with others in the field.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Understand and adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 3 years of measurement experience or 2 years of measurement experience with college or technical trade school degree, training on applicable measurement equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of midstream operations.
• General knowledge of liquid measurement and meters.
• General knowledge of 4-20 mA signals, Modbus, and other communication mediums.
• Experience using computers with basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and associated safety requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to assist in the procurement process.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to daily tasks/issues.
• Forthright communication with field leadership regarding job progress, issues and resolutions, required manpower and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to relate to other people and maintain good relationships with coworkers and peers.
• Ability to respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Reside in Pecos, TX or within a 30-mile radius from Pecos, TX.
• Company-paid housing provided during working shift.

Working Conditions/Environment

The role operates in a field environment. Physical demands include occasional standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects or tools, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and must be able to carry a self-contained breathing apparatus if needed. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Rotational schedule: 14 days on / 7 days off.
• Schedule begins on Tuesday.
• 10-hour shifts.
• Must be available for call outs, emergencies, or shutdowns (day or night).
• Position location: Orla, TX.

Benefits

• Company-paid housing during working shifts (if eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance (company paid).
• Short-term and long-term disability (company paid).
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plan with company match.