Meter Technician

To ensure the integrity and reliability of all measurement recording and control systems in compliance with company best practices & procedures, applicable DOT regulations, and applicable AGA / API standards.

* Test, calibrate, operate, maintain, and inspect electronic flow meters as well as all associated measurement equipment, control valves, and relief valves on designated pipeline system or truck terminal
* Resolve issues pertaining to measurement and system balance
* Communicate at a technical level and interface with customers, measurement, operations, including engineering groups
* Monitor, document, and address lost and unaccounted for gas volumes within assigned areas
* Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate electronic flow computers, gas chromatographs, moisture/H2 analyzers, control valves, actuated valves in designated pipeline system along with other associated measurement and control equipment
* Install, maintain, and troubleshoot field communications backbone as well as communication end devices including spread spectrum, air link, licensed, and Internet Protocol equipment
* Schedule and witness calibration of assigned 3rd party meter stations
* Collect monthly and quarterly gas samples
* Install, maintain and calibrate pressure, temperature and other transmitters used for measurement
* Maintain accurate measurements of gas in and out of an assigned pipeline district area
* Complete all applicable and required documentation for all aspects of gas measurement, reporting, and position
* Recognize malfunctions on individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problems
* Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities in accordance with Company procedures/policies and DOT regulations
* Complete applicable reporting and documentation of key operating parameters
* Knowledgeable in the TestIt program
* Install, configure, troubleshoot, operate, maintain, inspect, test, and calibrate electronic flow meters, associated measurement equipment, control and relief valves
* Will operate in an "on call" rotation

* High School Diploma or GED required
* 3 years of comprehensive measurement experience, and/or 3 years process automation/I&E, and/or data communications/electronics experience, preferred but not required
* Knowledgeable of concepts in natural gas gathering, pipeline operations, gas processing, and compressor station facilities
* Ability to read P&ID and electrical diagrams as well as other complex electrical drawings; interprets plant electrical diagrams
* Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining gas pipeline and station facilities
* Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
* Valid Driver's License
* Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing with internal teams, personnel, and vendors.
* Must pass pre-employment drug screening and is subject to random DOT drug testing
* Capable of physical duties in outdoor environment
* Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision