Measurement Technician

Kinetik; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is looking for a field technician to support measurement, testing, and calibration in the Permian basin. You will operate company vehicles and maintain meters in line with industry standards, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver license. Familiarity with orifice and electronic flow meters is expected; experience with TESTit and MS Office is a plus. Overtime and outdoor work are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver license with safe driving record.
• Familiarity with orifice meters and electronic flow meters.
• Experience with gas/liquid chromatographs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a company-owned vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Maintain measurement facilities per industry standards and company policies.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, operate, maintain, inspect, test, and calibrate electronic flow meters and related equipment.
• Collect gas and liquid samples and maintain accurate daily records.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions and overtime as needed.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Microsoft Office

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TESTit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, available for overtime and call-outs as needed based on business necessity

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate a Company-owned vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of measurement facilities in accordance with industry standards and Kinetik procedures/policies.
• Perform / Witness testing and calibration of owned and 3rd party meters.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, operate, maintain, inspect, test, and calibrate electronic flow meters, associated measurement and communications equipment (gas and liquid), control and relief valves.
• Collect gas and liquid samples in accordance with policy and Industry Standards.
• Maintain measurement and typical pipeline equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, including critical safety and regulatory documentation as it pertains to measurement systems.
• Perform any and all assigned duties in a safe, professional manner with the utmost integrity and in accordance with all applicable laws and Company policy.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Must be familiar with orifice meters and electronic flow meters with some gas analysis experience.
• Some experience with ultrasonic and Coriolis meters preferred.
• Experience with Gas/Liquid Chromatographs preferred.
• Competent knowledge of various types of EFMs and test equipment.
• Experience with testing and sampling input software preferred (such as TESTit).
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy lifting up to 62 pounds in a safe manner.
• Available for overtime and call-outs as needed based on business necessity.
• Outdoor work required with exposure to elements.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.