Job Details

Job Posting

To ensure the integrity and reliability of all measurement recording and control systems in compliance with company policy & procedures, applicable DOT regulations, and applicable AGA/API standards. Test, calibrate, operate, maintain, and inspect electronic flow meters and all associated measurement equipment including control valves, relief valves, and analyzers on designated pipeline system and truck terminals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain turbine, Coriolis, ultrasonic, and orifice meters, and densitometers
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot field communications backbone and end devices including spread spectrum, air link, licensed, and Internet Protocol equipment
• Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities in accordance with company procedures/policies and DOT regulations
• Assist in cost control of pipeline operations and maintenance
• Monitor, document, and address any lost and unaccounted for natural gas volumes
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate electronic flow computers, gas chromatographs, moisture and H2 analyzers, control valve, and actuated valves in designated pipeline system along with other associated measurement and control equipment
• Schedule and witness calibration of assigned 3rd party meter stations
• Resolve issues pertaining to measurement and system balance
• Communicate at a technical level and interface with customers, measurement, operations, and engineering groups.
• Maintain daily imports/exports of TestIt III program
• Monitor Scada and locations daily ensuring gas chromatographs are operating correctly

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; Required

Work Experience

• 3+ years of comprehensive NGL measurement experience and/or 5 years process automation/I&E and/or data communications/electronics experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of concepts in natural gas gathering, pipeline operations, gas processing, and compressor station facilities
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Components (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge level of computer networking and Internet Protocol
• Valid Driver's License
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. Position is subject to random DOT drug testing
• Capable of vigorous outdoor activities and have manual dexterity with physical ability to work extended hours, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, working with arms extended above the head, twisting upper body, standing for long periods, walking on catwalks, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions, driving a vehicle, operation of forklifts and light industrial equipment
• Must be capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision and working in a close-knit team setting
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and able to respond to call outs
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business-like and professional manner is required
• Will be in "on call" rotation

Licenses and Certifications

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more (Constantly)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
• Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
• Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
• Unprotected heights (Occasionally)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel in and around plant, office facilities, and around job sites out of doors in all types of weather

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license