Technician, Measurement (Corpus Christi, TX)

Enterprise Products; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking a Measurement Technician for Corpus Christi, TX. The role focuses on measuring high and low pressure gas gathering systems, installing and calibrating flow equipment, and ensuring accurate sampling and reporting.

The candidate will work with EFM flow computers, chromatographs and related instruments, with emphasis on safety, reliability and timely task completion in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong safety mindset and mechanical aptitude.
• Good math, computer skills and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Measure high and low pressure gathering systems accurately.
• Install, program and calibrate EFM flow computers and transmitters.
• Calculate volume rates and set flow rates with orifice plates.
• Collect gas and liquid samples and operate sampling systems.
• Install and calibrate gas/liquid chromatographs and related equipment.
• Coordinate with other departments to complete tasks on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Computer skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification

Tools

EFM Flow computers

Gas chromatographs

Test equipment

Job description

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Corpus Christi

What you will be doing

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership’s assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.

The Measurement Technician is responsible for the measurement of high and low pressure gathering systems. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Installing, programming and calibrating EFM Flow computers, change orifice plates and transmitters.
• Calculating volume rates and sizes of orifice plates to set flow rates.
• Collecting gas and liquid samples.
• Installing, operating and maintaining gas and liquid sampling systems.
• Installing, programming, maintaining and calibrating portable and stationary gas or liquid chromatographs.
• Acquiring information on site using stain tubes or electronic devices for obtaining H2S, CO2, O2, water content and nitrogen.
• Developing and maintaining meter test schedules,
• Installing equipment from drawings, schematics and manufacturer's manuals.
• Troubleshooting and rectifying equipment failures using voltmeters and test equipment.
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating work with other departments to ensure timely completion of equipment installation and repair.
• Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting EFM radio telemetry system both full duplex and spread spectrum systems.
• Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting process controls, regulation equipment & relief valves.
• Operating appropriate PC software.

What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• Possession of a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and possess basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Must have good decision making skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently as well as the ability to maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Must have reliable means of contact for call-out purposes; willingness to work overtime and handle call-outs.
• Must live or relocate within 1 hour response time of job assignment.
• At least 3 years previous experience in the measurement field is desired.
• Must have understanding of and possess ability to use computers and understand and interpret equipment manuals.
• Will be required to provide understandable and legible reports.
• Must have a history of being dependable and reliable, take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard.
• Must have good organizational skills, good customer relation skills.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with land owners and other corporate and field personnel.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors; in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas and at various heights (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Ability to work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Must be able to wear special safety equipment while working and be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
• Required to routinely react to visual, aural and other signals; including alarms and instructions.
• Required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, and move from ground to higher levels; raise/lift up to 50 lbs. from ground level, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., and apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.
• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• May interface with land owners, pipeline companies, producers, corporate contacts and other field personnel.

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Organization

Operations

Job Level

Individual Contributor