Measurement Operator

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The Measurement Operator is responsible for assisting field personnel in installing and maintaining mechanical and electronic measurement equipment, witnessing third party meter maintenance, and record keeping. The role maintains meticulous records of equipment installations, calibrations, and maintenance activities, ensuring easy accessibility for audits and reviews. The role offers on-call support for repairs at measurement sites, promptly addressing operational issues and emergencies. The role assists with moderately complex oversight tasks related to measurement operations under supervision, including the implementation of SOPs, project prioritization, and recommendations for optimization.

• Conducts completion and maintenance of measurement schematics and reviews, installation, and maintenance of natural gas mechanical and electronic measurement equipment to company standard, resolving issues related to measurement equipment.
• Utilizes measurement data to perform analysis, generates system balance reports and other reports on performance of natural gas measurement systems, and provides regular updates on measurement accuracy and deviations from expected values.
• Investigates measurement variances, collaborating with relevant teams to identify root causes. Develops and implements solutions to prevent recurrence of measurement inaccuracies and operational issues.
• Organizes and maintains accurate records of equipment installations, calibrations, and maintenance activities to facilitate ease of access for audits and reviews.
• Witnesses calibrations of custody transfer meters and third party calibrations on check measurement stations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provides on-call support for natural gas measurement sites repairs, responding promptly to address operational issues and emergencies.
• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with field personnel, landowners, and purchasers. Communicates effectively with stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure smooth collaboration.
• Works under supervision to assist in moderately complex oversight tasks related to measurement operations, including developing and implementing SOPs, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves complex problems within measurement operations, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.
• Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel and demonstrates a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Education:

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education and/or commensurate work experience is required.

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Field Operations Measurement and Measurement Standards or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen

Skills:

• Systems Troubleshooting
• Gas Meters
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cost Controls
• Measurement Systems
• Gas Analysis
• Maintenance Repair

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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