Gas Measurement Technician: Calibration & Field Metering

Marathon Petroleum; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum in Carlsbad, NM is seeking an Instrument Technician responsible for inspection, calibration and repair of measurement and control instruments used in natural gas and hydrocarbon services. You will maintain system balances and support customer relations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Prior experience with meters and safety is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, inspects, maintains, tests, and calibrates natural gas measurement equipment.
• Provides technical support for metering and regulation stations in assigned geographic area.
• Monitors measurement system performance.
• Troubleshoots and performs root cause analysis on anomalies.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs measurement devices and equipment (flow computer, meters, analyzers).
• Installs, configures and programs telemetry units for smart metering.
• Oversees meter proving and witnesses calibrations.
• Maintains regulatory-compliant documentation.

Skills

Calibration

Data Quality

Gas Measurement Fundamentals

Gas Measurement Industry Standards

Industrial Instrumentation

Safety

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Tools

Flow computer

Mass flow meters

Turbine meters

Coriolis meters

Gas chromatographs

Sulfur analyzers

Telemetry units

Job description

Marathon Petroleum in Carlsbad, NM is seeking an Instrument Technician responsible for inspection, calibration and repair of measurement and control instruments used in natural gas and hydrocarbon services. You will maintain system balances and support customer relations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Prior experience with meters and safety is preferred.