Supervisor, Measurement (GC) (Permian/North Texas)

Patriot Advertising, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Advertising, Inc. in Midland, TX seeks a Measurement Supervisor to lead Gas Chromatograph Technicians in the Texas region. You will promote safety, supervise staff, monitor reports, and provide both remote and field technical support for GC operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing equipment specs with Measurement Engineering on new installations, maintaining measurement accuracy with related teams, and ensuring adherence to standards and policies in natural gas measurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred.
• 5+ years' supervisory/lead technician experience preferred.
• 5+ years' experience with gas chromatography preferred.
• Background in measurement and pipeline operations required.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and API/AGA/GPA specs required.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under stressful and hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure full compliance with Company safety programs.
• Supervise staff, schedule work, and ensure competency.
• Review records for area staff of time worked, expense reports, vehicle reports, and other work reports.
• Provide technical support for Gas Chromatograph Technicians remotely and in the field.
• Review and approve specifications of new GC equipment with Measurement Engineering on new installations.
• Maintain measurement accuracy and minimize system imbalances with other teams.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company Natural Gas Measurement standards and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Maintenance management systems

Job description

The Measurement Supervisor will provide leadership and supervision for Gas Chromatograph Technicians and assets in Texas Region Operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote and ensure full compliance with Company safety programs
• Supervise and monitor area staff to include work scheduling and documented job training and ensure each employee is competent to perform assigned job duties.
• Review records for area staff of time worked, expense reports, vehicle reports, and other work reports.
• Evaluate the performance of each direct report and provide annual feedback to the employee and Regional Manager.
• Monitor spending to stay within approved budgets and assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Remotely monitor all field and plant gas chromatographs in the area
• Provide technical support for the Gas Chromatograph Technicians both remotely and directly in the field
• Review and approve specification of new gas chromatograph equipment by Measurement Engineering on new installations
• Work with Material Balance and others to maintain measurement accuracy and minimize system imbalances.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company Natural Gas Measurement standards, procedures, practices, and policies.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is preferred.
• A minimum of 2+ years' experience as a Supervisor, Step-Up Supervisor or Lead Technician is preferred.
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience with gas chromatography is preferred.
• Background in measurement and pipeline operations is required.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and API/AGA/GPA specifications is required.
• The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
• Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems is preferred.
• An understanding of fundamentals of Natural Gas Measurement and the ability to perform oversight of operations and maintenance of various mechanical and electronic equipment is required.
• The ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a professional manner is required.
• The ability to modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
• The mindset to proactively address measurement or personnel issues and quickly and efficiently complete tasks.
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team, and company.

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