Gas Measurement Technician

Diamondback E&P LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy is seeking a Gas Measurement Technician I to ensure accuracy and integrity of gas measurement equipment in the field. You will install, maintain, monitor, and analyze EFM data while supporting safety, environmental, and company policies.

Responsibilities include collecting EFM data, installing hardware/software, calibrating transducers, and troubleshooting data issues. Travel to field sites and on-call hours are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2+ years oil and gas experience.
• Understanding of test vessels, piping, meters and O&G operations.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks and learn company apps.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet insurability for a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental policies.
• Support supervisor and foreman with in-field measurement per policy.
• Collect electronic flow measurement (EFM) data.
• Install and configure EFM hardware and software.
• Install/calibrate electronic transducers and automated valve equipment.
• Monitor and analyze meter data and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate measurement discrepancies to relevant personnel.
• Review measurement designs with Engineering for accuracy.
• Respond to corrective work orders and track costs in Diamondback systems.
• Provide vacation relief and cover non-traditional hours; travel to fields/training sites.

Skills

EFM equipment knowledge

Team communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ABB

ROC

Fox Thermal

ScadaPacks

PCCU

Emerson Field tools

RealFlo

FT4X View

Job description

Gas Measurement Technician I

The Gas Measurement Technician I has the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of gas measurement equipment. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, monitoring, analyzing, optimizing, and ensuring data integrity for production and sales measurement equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Support Measurement supervisor and production foreman with in-field measurement and applications per company policies and industry standards
• Collect electronic flow measurement (EFM) data
• Install and configure (EFM) hardware and software
• Install/calibrate electronic transducers and automated valve equipment
• Monitor and analyze production and sales meter data daily and troubleshoot upset conditions as needed
• Contact appropriate personnel for measurement inaccuracies and ensure corrected data is input appropriately
• Review measurement design and work with Engineering to ensure construction projects utilize field-friendly, accurate measurement
• Respond to corrective work orders in a timely fashion and track results and all costs through Diamondback systems
• Vacation relief for Measurement Tech's / Supervisor Work non-traditional and on-call hours, as needed (nights, weekends, etc.) Frequent travel to field locations training sites

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of (2+) years of oil and gas experience
• Understanding of test vessels, piping, meters and O&G operations
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic computer skills and to learn company-specific applications
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Able to meet insurability standards to drive a company vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of EFM equipment: ABB, ROC, Fox Thermal, Scadapack
• Knowledge of software: PCCU, Emerson Field tools, Realflo, FT4X View
• Ability to communicate effectively among various teams

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.

Company Information

Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.