What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Technician position at Kinder Morgan?
Summary: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and accuracy of crude oil measurement equipment in the assigned area which includes but not limited to flow computers, Coriolis meters, ultrasonic meters, automated ball proving systems, automated crude oil sample systems, SCADA equipment, regulators, and transducers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Install, inspect, test, adjust, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate crude oil measurement & control equipment, automated proving systems, automated crude oil sample systems, and SCADA equipment.
* Batch sample testing of crude oil "onsite".
* Detect problems with measurement equipment, sample system equipment, and prover system equipment making corrections to volumes as needed and provide supporting documentation.
* Monitor product volumes through the measurement system and ensure all volume and product quality corrections are applied correctly.
* Interpret and apply electrical and electronic schematics pertaining to oil measurement equipment.
* Assess all facets of assigned facilities to ensure accurate measurement and maintaining the product "lost and unaccounted for" with a high degree of ownership and within the established corporate goals.
* Perform audits of custody transfer and control data when necessary.
* Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
* Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third-parties.
* Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
* Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
* Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
* Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
* Participate in regulatory inspections.
* Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
* Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
* Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
* The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls.
* Ability to perform basic mechanical work associated with site facilities.
* Must be able to work with a team, take direction from Supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
* Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
* Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
* Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
* Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
* Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
* Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, contractors and the general public.
Education and/or Experience:
* Associate's degree in a technical field; Relevant work experience that has developed equivalent technical/measurement related skills may be considered in lieu of degree.
* Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications.
* Experience with crude oil measurement including but not limited to electronic flow measurement computers, crude oil automatic sampling equipment, SCADA equipment, electronic and pneumatic controllers, regulators, OPP and transducers.
* Working knowledge of the overall crude oil pipeline industry, pumps stations, and peripheral equipment.
* Working knowledge of API standards applicable to crude oil measurement.
* Working knowledge of National Electrical Code philosophies and installation requirements.
* Experience with computer interface software, networking, and data file management.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
* Valid state operating license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
* Completion of any site specific technical training.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
* Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
* Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
* Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 foot pounds of torque.
* Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
* Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
* Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
* Subject to overtime and call-outs.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
* Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
* May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
* Wears safety equipment as required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
