Measurement Analyst

Kinetik; Midland (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking a Measurement Analyst to monitor gas/liquids volume and quality, resolve data gaps with IT and measurement teams, and help estimate custody transfer data. The role requires strong data interpretation skills and teamwork across departments.

The successful candidate will contribute to data accuracy, support period close processes, and work to maintain system balances. Prolonged desk work and occasional travel to plants may occur.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming gas and liquids volume and quality data for accuracy.
• Resolve missing data with IT, Communications and Measurement Technicians.
• Estimate custody transfer data from historical data, flow patterns, and measurement experience.

Skills

FlowCal experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

FlowCal

Job description

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities. Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management. Schedule: Monday – Friday, additional hours as needed based on business necessity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors incoming gas and liquids volume and quality data to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Works with IT, Communications, and Measurement Technicians to resolve missing data issues.
• Utilizes Producer data, historical data, flow patterns, and measurement experience to estimate custody transfer data that cannot be recovered.
• Reviews hourly and daily volume data from meters.
• Assures proper configuration of new meters in the measurement system, based upon contractual terms.
• Uses historical data, and knowledge of natural gas properties, to evaluate incoming gas quality data to assure that it is reasonable and representative. Coordinates with the field on resolving sample issues.
• Maintain, generate, and distribute various reports needed to evaluate the accuracy of measurement data.
• Compiles and evaluates incoming “third party” measurement data and assures its agreement with check measurement data, where applicable.
• Maintains, reports, and troubleshoots system balances.
• Evaluates incoming meter calibration data to determine if a current or prior period adjustment is required by the contract and determines the appropriate course of action.
• Utilizes advanced measurement knowledge and troubleshooting tools to perform Prior Period Adjustments, creating the required documentation for Accounting controls and Accounting settlements.
• Provides support, guidance, and training for less experienced measurement analysts. Coordinates the monthly close process for measurement data, assuring the data has been successfully transferred to downstream Accounting systems.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience preferred.
• FlowCal experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Occasional driving may be needed to travel to Kinetik plants and worksites as needed.
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Will require lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 15 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.