Measurement Technician

Marathon Petroleum Company LP; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in McAlester, Oklahoma is seeking a Instrumentation and Measurement Technician to inspect, calibrate and repair instruments used for natural gas and hydrocarbon measurement. You will maintain system balances, support metering stations, and ensure regulatory documentation is complete.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of gas measurement and metering fundamentals.
• Experience with instrumentation used in midstream operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, maintain, test, and calibrate natural gas measurement equipment.
• Provide technical support for metering and regulation stations in the assigned area.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and perform root cause analysis on measurement data.

Skills

Calibration

Gas measurement

Instrumentation

Safety

Data quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Flow computer

Mass flow meters

Coriolis meters

Gas chromatographs

Job description

An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.POSITION SUMMARY:This position is responsible for the inspection, calibration and repair of instruments associated with measurement, control and analysis of natural gas, LPG, and the other hydrocarbons that we handle. The Technician is responsible for maintaining system balances and customer relations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Installs, operates, inspects, maintains, tests, and calibrates natural gas measurement equipment. Provides technical support for metering and regulation (compressor) stations in assigned geographic area.Monitors measurement system performance. Troubleshoots and performs root cause analysis on anomalies.Inspects, maintains, and performs repairs and preventative maintenance on measurement devices and equipment such as, but not limited, to flow computer, mass flow meters, turbine meters, Coriolis meters, gas chromatographs, sulfur analyzers, and other related devices.InstallsConfigures and programs telemetry units used in smart metering.Oversees meter proving’s. Witnesses third-party meter calibrations.Maintains complete, accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED requiredValid driver’s license requiredMust be able to pass drug test and background checkMust be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidaysSKILLS:Calibration: Develops ability to perform calibration on instruments with accuracy and precision in accordance with established procedures. Aware of environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, noise affecting calibration.Data Quality: Develops understanding of criticality of data integrity to hydrocarbon measurement. Able to apply validation methods to ensure accuracy and precision of measurement data for operational use such as operations, gas accounting, custody transfer.Gas Measurement Fundamentals: Develops understanding and practical experience with gas measurement including conversions necessary to convert actual measured volumes into energy as well as adjustments for atmospheric pressure and compressibility. Develops understanding of causes of measurement uncertainty e.g., selection of appropriate metering device, metering device installation, proper meter operation, processing of metering information, maintenance of metering devices.Gas Measurement Industry Standards: Develops knowledge of and practical experience with industry standards for gas metrology from American Petroleum Institute (API), American Gas Association (AGA), GPA Midstream Association and related organizations.Industrial Instrumentation Fundamentals: Develops practical knowledge of instrumentation used in midstream industry to measure, monitor, or control temperature, level, pressure, flow. Includes, but is not limited to temperature sensor, pressure gauges, pressure transmitter, pressure switch, flow transmitter, temperature controllers.Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situations ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats.As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:McAlester, OklahomaAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00024072Location Address:9725 W US Highway 270Education:High School (Required)Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.