Measurement Technician - Natural Gas

Energy Transfer; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a field professional to maintain and operate gas meters, regulators, and RTU/SCADA equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves calibration, inspection, and maintenance of measurement systems to guarantee accurate quality and quantity determination.

Expected duties include installing instrumentation in new facilities, inspecting pressure equipment, collecting gas samples, and participating in safety programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, DOT, RRC, OSHA, NEC, API, GPA requirements and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gas meters, regulators, relief valves, RTU/SCADA equipment.
• Install instrumentation and equipment in measurement facilities.
• Inspect and maintain pressure and volumetric control equipment.
• Collect gas samples following safety and industry guidelines.
• Participate in safety programs and initiatives to ensure compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Effective communication

Midstream operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Energy Transfer , recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers , is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy . We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where w e have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

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!

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:

• Maintain and 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.