Measurement Tech

Oxy; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental in Carlsbad, NM seeks a seasoned measurement technician to ensure oil and gas volumes are accurately recorded and metering equipment is properly maintained.

You will support measurement teams, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines, while prioritizing safety and data integrity.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you troubleshoot meters and coordinate with operations, QA, and accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in oil and gas measurement or related field.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas operations and natural gas process equipment.
• Experience with meters used to measure oil and gas flow; ability to monitor, repair and troubleshoot meters.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; good data handling and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Measurement Manager and Leads in implementing vision.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance for measurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards, regulatory requirements, API and AGA guidelines.
• Communicate with Measurement Leader, Operations, Regulatory and Production Accounting on issues.
• Identify and resolve measurement errors that could result in loss of volume or revenue.
• Provide measurement support for non-custody transfer metering and allocation measurement.
• Troubleshoot custody and non-custody meters.
• Schedule allocation and LACT meter proving witnessing along with sample pot witnessing.
• ORCM Internal Measurement Audit documentation.

Skills

Oil & gas operations knowledge

Metering & process equipment

Data analysis and problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

The primary function of this position is to ensure Oxy's oil and gas sales volumes are accurately measured in accordance with company and industry standards. This position is responsible for maintaining and calibrating Oxy owned metering equipment and witnessing third party measurement activities for both operational and revenue oil and gas meters. This position is responsible for conducting internal measurement audits for all custody sales records and documenting compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards. Responsibilities also include Quality Assurance and Quality Control of all Oil/Water/Gas measurement activities. This position requires collaboration with Operations personnel to ensure all measurement activities are being followed per the Oxy Measurement Standards in addition to appropriate BLM, COGCC, API/MPMS and AGA guidelines. This position will also coordinate with Automation Construction and Commissioning Teams, as well as the Automation Engineering Support Team in the installation and commissioning of new equipment. Uncompromising focus on safety and environmental stewardship.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Supports Measurement Manager and Measurement Leads in implementing vision
• Schedules and completes preventive maintenance for measurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards, regulatory requirements, API and AGA guidelines.
• Communicate with Measurement Leader, Operations, Regulatory and Production Accounting on issues or errors in reporting.
• Responsible for data collection, identification, and resolution of measurement errors that could result in the loss of volume or revenue due to human or mechanical failures.
• Provide measurement support for non-custody transfer metering such as well test, operational metering, and validation (check) measurement and Allocation Measurement.
• Troubleshooting custody and non- custody meters
• Scheduling allocation and LACT meter proving witnessing along with sample pot witnessing.
• ORCM Internal Measurement Audit documentation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• Basic understanding of oil and gas operations, and working knowledge of natural gas process equipment
• Basic understanding of the use, monitoring and repair of various meters used in measuring the flow of natural gas and crude oil products
• Experience in the use of computers and a working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.