Field Measurement Technician — Precision Instrumentation

Targa Resources in; Venice (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources in Louisiana is seeking a Measurement Technician responsible for ensuring oil and gas measurement accuracy and integrity by managing measurement programs, including frequency, sampling, reporting, and documentation, in compliance with regulations.

You will install, calibrate, and maintain meters and transmitters, analyze data, interface with plant operations and customers, and maintain records and safety documentation; weekend/overtime and driving company vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors; able to work in a self-directed work team.
• Must become proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage their time when given multiple tasks.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and calibrate turbine, Coriolis, ultrasonic, and/orifice meters.
• Install, maintain and calibrate pressure, temperature and other transmitters.
• Install and maintain radio and cell communications.
• Calibrate analyzers, turbines, Coriolis, and gas chromatographs.
• Make orifice plate changes to accommodate customer flow rates.
• Resolve measurement issues, including accounting for unaccounted for product.
• Interface with gas control and plant operations.
• Interface with customers and all other crafts.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and associated software.
• Maintain accurate records including shutdown and safety checks.
• Maintain all required documentation for process safety management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Self-directed work

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year associate degree in instrumentation or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Job description

Targa Resources in Louisiana is seeking a Measurement Technician responsible for ensuring oil and gas measurement accuracy and integrity by managing measurement programs, including frequency, sampling, reporting, and documentation, in compliance with regulations.

You will install, calibrate, and maintain meters and transmitters, analyze data, interface with plant operations and customers, and maintain records and safety documentation; weekend/overtime and driving company vehicle required.