Measurement Technician

Jobtailor

Goldsmith (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Oil & Gas Measurement Technician to operate in field locations across West Texas. You will measure volumes, calibrate flow computers, and troubleshoot a variety of meters and sampling systems, while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires ability to work autonomously at remote sites, mentor junior staff, manage regulatory reporting, and respond to outages or alarms as part of an emergency response team. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Valid driver's license required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Willing to relocate within 35 miles of reporting locations.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate measurement of volumes and identify potential maintenance needs.
Use meters to inform Company and customers about pipeline flows.
Manage measurement assets around Ector through Midland County.
Perform complex calibration, troubleshooting, and repair tasks.
Train and mentor new or less skilled employees.
Measure low- and high-pressure gathering systems.
Install, program, and calibrate Electronic Flow Measurement computers.
Collect liquid samples and install, operate, and maintain sampling systems.
Install, program, maintain, and calibrate chromatographs.
Witness proving on liquid meters and perform related inspections.
Work autonomously at remote field locations and respond to callouts.
Complete required training and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Flow Computers

Gas Chromatographs

Liquid Sampling Systems

Provers

Coriolis Meters

Positive Displacement Meters

Turbine Meters

Ultrasonic Meters

Portable Gas Chromatographs

Test Equipment

Job description

Ensure accurate measurement of volumes and identify potential preventative maintenance needs
Use meters to inform the Company and customers about pipeline flows
Manage measurement assets around Ector through Midland County, focusing on flow computers, sampling, and LACT units
Perform complex calibration, troubleshooting, and repair tasks
Identify and resolve discrepancies, including L&U and quality shifts
Train and mentor new or less skilled employees
Measure low- and high-pressure gathering systems
Install, program, and calibrate Electronic Flow Measurement computers
Collect liquid samples and install, operate, and maintain liquid sampling systems
Install, program, maintain, and calibrate portable and stationary gas or liquid chromatographs
Schedule, complete, and witness proving on liquid meters
Inspect, calibrate, and repair meters and associated equipment, including provers, Coriolis, positive displacement, turbine, ultrasonic meters, and flow computers
Inspect, maintain, and repair communications equipment and sampling systems
Perform product composition, quality sampling, and testing
Work autonomously at remote field locations and remain available for callout
Complete required training, risk management reviews, and safety meetings
Follow procedures and company and industry standards to meet regulatory requirements
Complete timesheets, Testit Tickets, safe job plans/work permits, and regulatory reports
Maintain facility appearance and safety through housekeeping
Use tools and test equipment effectively
Respond to operational emergencies as part of an emergency response team
Perform and document regulatory-required inspections
Oversee contractors providing specialty services
Maintain and troubleshoot Automatic Tank Gauging equipment
Witness NGL and crude LACT skid proving
Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High school diploma or GED
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Currently live or be willing to relocate to within 35 miles of the reporting locations
Occasionally exert pulling force of 130 pounds
Frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds
Regularly stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch for durations up to 30 minutes
Periodically pull/push doors open to move around the facility
Occasionally climb A-frame ladders, including heights up to 40 feet for tank service
Occasionally travel (up to 15%) as needed
Willing to be on a scheduled or unscheduled overtime, on-call rotation and handle callouts
Work at times in a loud work environment
Work inside plant conditions and outside conditions including inclement weather, heat, and humidity
Wear personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, steel-toe shoes, ear, and eye protection
1 or more years of experience in oil and gas or relevant industry (preferred)
1 or more years of experience in the gas measurement field (preferred)
Basic understanding of and/or experience with portable gas chromatograph (preferred)
Experience working with drawings and schematics (preferred)
Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization (preferred)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships (preferred)
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team (preferred)
Successful completion of an online assessment
U.S. citizenship, nationality, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or qualifying temporary resident status; temporary visa holders and candidates needing current or future sponsorship are ineligible

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in flow measurement, calibration, and troubleshooting of measurement systems, including Electronic Flow Measurement computers and gas chromatographs. Proven ability to train and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.

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