Deepwater Measurement Technician

Danos; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos in Houma, LA seeks a Deepwater Measurement Technician to support its Deep Water Gulf of Mexico Measurement team. The role emphasizes accurate measurements, calibration, and maintenance of gas/liquid flow meters and analytical equipment.

The candidate will work with engineers and technicians, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safe work practices. Requirement includes a high school diploma with preferred associate or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in oil and gas

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in oil and gas allocation and custody transfer measurement.
• Familiarity with LACT meter proving and Sales Gas meter calibration.
• Knowledge of measurement system operation and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Measure physical quantities and support measurement organization goals.
• Calibrate, test, repair, and replace components on measurement equipment.
• Maintain regulatory paperwork for calibrations and repairs.
• Coordinate and witness LACT meter calibrations and gas proofs.
• Support data collection and equipment corrections for allocation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree preferred

Oil & Gas Allocation & Custody Transfer experience

Tools

OMNICOM

PCCU32

Mon 2000

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

A Deepwater Measurement Technician is responsible for supporting the Deep Water Gulf of Mexico Measurement organization by ensuring accurate, reliable, and consistent measurements of physical quantities. This role involves working with a team of engineers and technicians, maintaining and calibrating various measurement equipment, and supporting operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deep Water Gulf of Mexico Measurement organization by measuring physical quantities.
• Follow equipment and task-specific procedures to perform job duties using safe work practices.
• Maintain Differential Pressure flow transmitters by testing, calibrating, repairing, and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain Temperature and Pressure transmitters by testing, calibrating, repairing, and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain analytical equipment, such as Gas Chromatographs, Water Cut Monitors, and Moisture analyzers, by testing, calibrating, repairing, and replacing components as needed.
• Maintain liquid flow meters by performing meter provings and repairing or replacing components as needed.
• Maintain paperwork for calibrations and repairs completed.
• Pull liquid and gas allocation samples from process lines.
• Communicate equipment failures to the 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 the Measurement Specialist and Allocation department personnel with oil and gas allocation data, error identification, and equipment corrections.
• Develop technical skills and increase knowledge through learning new equipment, taking on new tasks, and attending equipment-specific training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 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.