Measurement Tech

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking a meticulous Measurement Technician to ensure accurate oil and gas sales volumes and to calibrate metering equipment in accordance with company standards. The role includes auditing custody records, supporting QA/QC, and collaborating with Operations to follow API/AGA guidelines.

The position emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship, with active involvement in witnessing meter proving and sampling activities across several plants and meters in

Responsibilities

• Measure and calibrate Oxy's oil/gas metering equipment.
• Witness third-party measurement activities for custody and non-custody meters.
• Conduct internal measurement audits of custody sales records for compliance.
• Support QA/QC of Oil/Water/Gas measurement activities under Oxy standards.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure adherence to measurement standards.

Job description

About Oxy

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.

Position Overview

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Company Culture

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.