Deepwater Measurement Technician

Danos, LLC; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Measurement Technician in Houma, LA to support the Deepwater Gulf of America Measurement organization. The role focuses on calibration, testing, and maintenance of differential pressure, temperature, and analytical equipment used in custody transfer and allocation.

The position requires at least 2 years’ related experience, willingness to travel offshore, and comfort working around heavy equipment in variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience / training in Oil and Gas Allocation and Custody Transfer measurement systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for LACT meter proving, Sales Gas meter calibration, and Oil & Gas sampling for Custody Transfer.
• Ability to travel and work on offshore locations, around heavy equipment, and in variable environmental conditions.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate or bachelor’s degree helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow equipment and task specific procedures to perform the following job duties using safe work practices.
• Maintain Differential Pressure flow transmitters within acceptable tolerances by testing and calibrating.
• Maintain Differential Pressure flow transmitters availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain Temperature and Pressure transmitters within acceptable tolerances by testing and calibrating.
• Maintain Temperature and Pressure transmitters availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatographs, Water Cut Monitors and Moisture analyzers within acceptable tolerances by testing and calibrating.
• Maintain analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatographs, Water Cut Monitors and Moisture analyzers availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain liquid flow meters within acceptable tolerances by performing meter provings.
• Maintain liquid flow meters availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain paperwork for calibrations and repairs completed.
• Pull liquid and gas allocation samples from process lines.
• Communicate equipment failures to Measurement Specialist.
• Follow governmental regulations.
• Plan and coordinate activities to support Measurement and Operational needs of the facility / company.
• Support Multiphase Meter Validation, data collection, equipment calibration and sample collection.
• Coordinate and witness LACT and Sales Gas P/L Meter Calibrations
• Support Measurement Specialist and Allocation department personnel with oil and gas allocation data, error identification and equipment corrections.
• Develop technical skillset and increase knowledge through learning new equipment, taking on new tasks, and attending equipment specific training.

Skills

Calibration procedures

Offshore work readiness

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree helpful

Tools

OMNICOM

PCCU32

Mon 2000

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

This position will support the Deepwater Gulf of America Measurement organization. Measurement Tech is responsible for the measurement of physical quantities. They will work with a team of engineers, technicians, and other professionals to ensure that measurements are accurate, reliable, and consistent. This position is seeking a person that displays talent, passion and a commitment to growing knowledge and increasing a skillset within the Measurement profession.

Responsibilities

• Follow equipment and task specific procedures to perform the following job duties using safe work practices.
• Maintain Differential Pressure flow transmitters within acceptable tolerances by testing and calibrating.
• Maintain Differential Pressure flow transmitters availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain Temperature and Pressure transmitters within acceptable tolerances by testing and calibrating.
• Maintain Temperature and Pressure transmitters availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatographs, Water Cut Monitors and Moisture analyzers within acceptable tolerances by testing and calibrating.
• Maintain analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatographs, Water Cut Monitors and Moisture analyzers availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain liquid flow meters within acceptable tolerances by performing meter provings.
• Maintain liquid flow meters availability by repairing and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain paperwork for calibrations and repairs completed.
• Pull liquid and gas allocation samples from process lines.
• Communicate equipment failures to Measurement Specialist.
• Follow governmental regulations.
• Plan and coordinate activities to support Measurement and Operational needs of the facility / company.
• Support Multiphase Meter Validation, data collection, equipment calibration and sample collection.
• Coordinate and witness LACT and Sales Gas P/L Meter Calibrations
• Support Measurement Specialist and Allocation department personnel with oil and gas allocation data, error identification and equipment corrections.
• Develop technical skillset and increase knowledge through learning new equipment, taking on new tasks, and attending equipment specific training.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience / training in Oil and Gas Allocation and Custody Transfer measurement systems. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for LACT meter proving, Sales Gas meter calibration, and Oil & Gas sampling for Custody Transfer. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for liquid and gas meter operation, calibration, and Oil & Gas sampling, for allocation. Knowledge of single-phase metering by positive displacement, helical turbine, orifice, and v-cone, for oil and natural gas systems, troubleshooting and equipment testing procedures. Ability to navigate and use Windows-based programs such as OMNICOM, PCCU32, Mon 2000. Experience in the use of computers and a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to travel and work on offshore locations, around heavy equipment, and in variable environmental conditions.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is requiredAssociate or bachelor’s degree, helpful