Measurement Technician

Targa Resources; Venice (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Measurement Technician to ensure oil and gas measurement accuracy and integrity by managing measurement programs, sampling, reporting and documentation in compliance with regulations.

The role involves installing, calibrating and maintaining meters and analyzers, resolving measurement issues, interfacing with plant operations, and maintaining records and safety documentation. Willing to work weekends/overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office modules (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and calibrate turbine, Coriolis, ultrasonic, and/orifice meters.
• Install, maintain and calibrate pressure, temperature, and other transmitters.
• Install and maintain radio and cellular communications.
• Calibrate analyzers, turbines, Coriolis, and gas chromatographs.
• Change orifice plates to accommodate customer flow rates.
• Resolve measurement issues and account for unaccounted product.
• Monitor and analyze measurement data and react accordingly.
• Interface with gas control and plant operations.
• Install and maintain flow computers.
• Interface with customers and other crafts.
• Maintain accurate records, including shutdowns and safety checks.
• Maintain all required documentation for process safety management.
• Operate company vehicle and keep it in safe condition.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year associate degree in instrumentation or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Measurement Technician ensures oil and gas measurement accuracy and integrity by managing measurement programs, including frequency, sampling, reporting, and documentation, in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install maintain and calibrate turbine, Coriolis, ultrasonic, and orifice meters
• Install, maintain and calibration of pressure, temperature and other transmitters
• Install and maintain radio and cell communications
• Calibrate analyzers, turbines, Coriolis, and gas chromatographs
• Make orifice plate changes to accommodate customer flow rates
• Resolve measurement issues, including accounting for unaccounted for product
• Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment components and perform maintenance as necessary
• Ability to monitor and analyze measurement data and the ability to react to data
• Interface with gas control and plant operations
• Install, and maintain various flow computers
• Interface with customers and all other crafts
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and associated software
• Must be an initiative-taker and be able to prioritize work based on business needs
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Make any or all repairs as deemed reasonable and safe
• Maintain accurate records including shutdown and safety checks
• Maintain all required documentation for process safety management
• Operate a company vehicle
• Always maintain the company vehicle to ensure equipment safety
• Maintain tools and equipment issued
• Work weekends and overtime on an as needed basis
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors; able to work in a self-directed work team
• Must become proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage their time when given multiple tasks
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-year associates degree in instrumentation or equivalent on the job training
• Two years’ experience in petrochemical industry
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
• Able to work in close quarters
• Must be able to work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing and standing

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.