Measurement Technician - Natural Gas

Energy Transfer; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a field technician to maintain and operate gas measurement and control facilities, including meters, regulators, RTU/SCADA systems, and related equipment. You will perform calibration, testing, installation, inspection and sampling in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work independently, with strong communication skills for interfacing with customers and teams.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of EPA, DOT, RRC, OSHA, NEC, AGA, API and GPA requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with customer base.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.
• Perform periodic accuracy tests including calibration, inspection and maintenance of equipment for quality and quantity determination.
• Install instrumentation and equipment in new and renovated measurement and/or regulation facilities.
• Inspect and maintain pressure and volumetric control equipment.
• Collect gas samples in compliance with partnership safety and industry guidelines.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

Summary:

This position maintains gas meters, regulators and relief valves, RTU & SCADA equipment and related communication equipment, valves and valve operators, gas filters, and auxiliary equipment such as electrical generators in a manner to meet operational needs in compliance with partnership and regulatory requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Maintainand operate facilities in compliance with applicable specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.
• Perform periodic accuracy tests including the calibration, inspection and maintenance of all equipment related to quality and quantity determination
• Install instrumentation and equipment in new and renovated measurement and/or regulation facilities.
• Inspect and maintain all pressure and volumetric control equipment.
• Collect gas samples in compliance with partnership safety and industry guidelines.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 -4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Detailed knowledge of applicable EPA, DOT, RRC , OSHA, NEC, AGA , API and GPA requirements and procedures.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with customer base.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
• Some college or technical trade school is preferred.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
  Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!