Measurement Tech

Oxy; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy seeks a Measurement Technician to ensure accurate oil and gas volumes and to calibrate metering equipment in Houston, TX. You will witness third-party measurements, support custody and allocation processes, and document adherence to Oxy Measurement Standards.

The role requires collaboration with Operations and Regulatory teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with API/AGA guidelines, with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate Oxy-owned metering equipment to ensure accurate oil, gas, and water measurement.
• Witness third-party measurement activities for custody transfer meters and for allocation meters.
• Conduct internal measurement audits for all custody sales records to document compliance with Oxy Measurement Standards.
• Coordinate with Operations, Regulatory, and Production Accounting to resolve reporting errors or issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance for measurement systems and support automation projects on new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and API/AGA guidelines during measurement activities.

Skills

Measurement

Calibration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Metering equipment

LACT meters

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. To learn more, visit Oxy

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.

• 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.
• Supports the Seminole CO2 Gas Plant, EOR NGL Stream and Hobbs CO2
• Troubleshooting custody and non- custody meters
• Scheduling allocation and LACT meter proving witnessing along with sample pot witnessing.
• Gather Gas Samples and deliver them to the Labs.
• ORCM Internal Measurement Audit documentation
• Support Automation in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Uncompromising focus on safety and environmental stewardship

Currently there are ~ a total of 529 Gas Meters in OxyRock. 69 Custody Gas Meters, 461 Gas Allocation Meters, plus gas Sampling. ~70 + 7 Day Chart Recorders in the Denver City area along with ~30 monthly gas calibration meters. This position will work on Gas Meters and is expected to learn Oil Measurement. It is critical to our success in following the ORCM Measurement Standards.

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.