Measurement Specialist
JOB
FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support all aspects of natural gas and liquid measurement (NGLs, crude oil and condensate) including measurement via pipeline, rail, truck and marine carriers;
- Provide technical expertise to support measurement equipment and systems used throughout the company;
- Specify equipment and systems to support projects;
- Support the measurement information systems;
- Assist with commissioning and startup of new projects;
- Support and perform audits of measurement systems;
- Monitor, evaluate, develop and support volume, mass and energy balances;
- Identify and troubleshoot problems with measurement equipment;
- Train and support measurement technicians and other users,
- Identify improvements, test system modifications and implement system changes;
- Understand the business processes related to gas plant, pipeline, fractionator and terminal measurement and the related settlement and control activities;
- Interpret business needs and create solutions to meet those needs;
- Communicate effectively with other team members (operations, construction, commercial, etc.); and Other projects and tasks as necessary.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong computer skills, particularly spreadsheet (Excel) and database (MS SQL Server, Oracle) applications.
- Strong interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, team player with a positive and results-oriented attitude.
- Some overnight travel.
- BS or related technical degree.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment.
- Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
- Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Engineering or related technical degree. Verifiable measurement experience can be substituted.
- 3+ years of experience with gas and liquid measurement and related measurement technologies and systems.
- Experience using SQL to retrieve and report data from measurement systems.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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