Measurement Tech: Oil & Gas Metering & Compliance

OXY, Inc.; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy is seeking a metering technician to ensure accurate measurement of oil and gas volumes, calibrate metering equipment, and witness third‑party activities. The role requires coordinating with Operations to ensure adherence to Oxy Measurement Standards and regulatory guidelines.

The position involves audits of custody records, QA/QC of measurement processes, and supporting automation in new equipment installations while prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• The primary function is to maintain and calibrate Oxy-owned metering equipment and witness third party measurement activities for both operational and revenue oil and gas meters.
• Responsibilities include Quality Assurance and Quality Control of all Oil/Water/Gas measurement activities.
• Requires collaboration with Operations to ensure measurement activities follow Oxy Measurement Standards and API/MPMS/AGA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate Oxy-owned metering equipment.
• Witness third party measurement activities for operational and revenue meters.
• Conduct internal measurement audits for custody sales records.
• Ensure compliance with Oxy Measurement Standards and API/AGA guidelines.
• Provide measurement support for non-custody transfer metering (well tests, validation).
• Troubleshoot custody and non-custody meters.
• Support automation in installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Metering equipment calibration

Data collection & analysis

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting meters

Operations collaboration

Tools

Calibration equipment

LACT meter witnessing

Gas sampling

Job description

Oxy is seeking a metering technician to ensure accurate measurement of oil and gas volumes, calibrate metering equipment, and witness third‑party activities. The role requires coordinating with Operations to ensure adherence to Oxy Measurement Standards and regulatory guidelines.

The position involves audits of custody records, QA/QC of measurement processes, and supporting automation in new equipment installations while prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship.