Measurement Lead

Flywheel Energy; Gonzales (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flywheel Energy, LLC is seeking a Field Measurement Operations lead in Gonzales, TX to steer oil, gas and water measurement activities. You will manage field technicians, ensure accurate custody transfer data and keep meters, flow computers, RTUs and related equipment calibrated and running.

The role requires 5+ years in oil and gas measurement, travel up to 25%, and strong knowledge of API/AGA standards. Expect a hands-on, safety-minded leader who can troubleshoot and optimize measurement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of oil and gas measurement or instrumentation experience.
• Strong knowledge of gas and liquid measurement principles.
• Experience with flow computers (ROC, OMNI, Totalflow or similar).
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems.
• Instrument calibration and troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of AGA and API standards.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily measurement operations for oil, gas and water measurement systems.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain gas and liquid meters, flow computers, RTUs and communication systems, pressure and temperature transmitters, gas chromatographs and analyzers, LACT units and meter runs, and tank gauging systems.
• Perform meter proving and verification.
• Diagnose and resolve measurement discrepancies and equipment failures.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for custody transfer and production accounting.
• Lead, mentor and guide field measurement technicians; coordinate schedules and field assignments.
• Support onboarding and technical training of new teammates.
• Promote safe work practices and accountability within the team.
• Serve as field lead during outages, startups and major troubleshooting events.

Skills

Oil & gas measurement

Leadership

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ROC flow computers

OMNI flow computer

Totalflow

SCADA systems

Gas chromatographs

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gonzales Office - Gonzales, TX 78629, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Operations, Be the field expert who makes sure every barrel and every mcf we sell is measured right.

Why this role matters

Accurate measurement is how Flywheel gets paid. Custody transfer, production accounting and regulatory reporting all depend on meters, flow computers and analyzers that are installed, calibrated and running correctly. This role leads the technicians who keep it that way.

What you'll own

Measurement Operations and Maintenance

• Lead daily measurement operations for oil, gas and water measurement systems
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain gas and liquid meters, flow computers, RTUs and communication systems, pressure and temperature transmitters, gas chromatographs and analyzers, LACT units and meter runs, and tank gauging systems
• Perform meter proving and verification
• Diagnose and resolve measurement discrepancies and equipment failures
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for custody transfer and production accounting

Leadership and Team Oversight

• Lead, mentor and give technical guidance to field measurement technicians
• Coordinate technician schedules, priorities and field assignments
• Support onboarding and technical training of new teammates
• Promote safe work practices and accountability within the team
• Serve as field lead during outages, startups and major troubleshooting events

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with API and AGA standards, company operating procedures, and federal, state and local regulations
• Maintain accurate calibration, maintenance and inspection records
• Review measurement reports and investigate volume variances or abnormal trends
• Assist with internal and external measurement audits

Technical Support and Optimization

• Support operations, engineering, automation and accounting with measurement issues
• Recommend improvements to measurement accuracy, reliability and efficiency
• Take part in commissioning new facilities and measurement equipment
• Assist with SCADA integration and communication troubleshooting

Qualifications: What you bring

Must have

• 5+ years of oil and gas measurement or instrumentation experience
• Strong knowledge of gas and liquid measurement principles
• Experience with flow computers (ROC, OMNI, Totalflow or similar)
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems
• Instrument calibration and troubleshooting experience
• Working knowledge of AGA and API standards
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel to field locations as required

Bonus points

• Technical degree
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Custody transfer measurement experience
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems and networking
• Relevant industry certifications or training

Working conditions

A mix of field and office work, with frequent travel to remote oil and gas facilities. Expect outdoor weather, industrial equipment and hazardous environments, and after-hours or on-call work when needed.

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Climb stairs and ladders and work around industrial equipment
• Stand, walk and work outdoors for extended periods

What success looks like

• First 30 days: Learn our measurement systems, field locations and team. Review open measurement issues, calibration schedules and recent audit findings.
• First 90 days: Own the team's schedule and priorities, lead proving and calibration work, and deliver your first volume variance review.
• First year: Measurement accuracy and calibration completion are up, downtime and lost measurement are down, and the team passes its audits.

How we work: 100% Awesome Teammates

• Do the Right Thing. Responsible development, honest feedback and doing what we said we would. In this role: Report the number the meter actually reads, document every calibration, and stop work that is not safe.
• Do it as a Team. No silos. Information moves between teams as freely as it does within one. In this role: Work hand in hand with operations, engineering, automation and accounting so measurement issues get solved, not passed along.
• Get Results. Disciplined execution and value creation. We measure ourselves by outcomes. In this role: Accurate measurement, less downtime and lost volume, clean audits, and calibrations done on time.

Is this you?

• Hungry: You chase down the root cause of a volume variance instead of settling for a workaround.
• Humble: You teach what you know and give your technicians the credit when the numbers are right.
• People Smart: You can explain a measurement problem to a technician, an engineer and an accountant in terms each can act on.

About Flywheel Energy

Flywheel Energy is a private exploration and production company founded in Oklahoma City in 2017. We acquire large, producing onshore U.S. assets and maximize their value, and today we operate across the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, Rockies and Fayetteville. With 950+ teammates, we are one of the largest private oil and gas producers in the United States.

Our purpose: Building momentum where it matters: for the people who use our product, our investors, our teammates and the environment. Our mission: Rapid, responsible growth to become a top-three producer in the United States.