Measurement Tech III

Location:

Kermit, TX, US, 79745

Req ID: 563

Western Midstream is a master limited partnership formed to own, develop, acquire, and operate midstream assets. We are engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing, and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, and disposing of produced water for our customers.
We operate or own equity interests in assets in the Rocky Mountains, North-central Pennsylvania, and Texas, including approximately 16,000 miles of petroleum and natural gas pipelines and over 100 gathering, treating, and processing facilities.

Measurement Tech III - Delaware Basin

Job Summary
This position is located in the Western Midstream’ s Delaware Basin operations area with functional reporting out of our Kermit, Texas office.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in oil and gas production operations preferred
• Familiar with oil, gas, and analytical operations, as well as a general working knowledge of process equipment
• Proficient in the use, monitoring and repair of various meters used in measuring the flow of natural gas and crude oil products
• Experience in the use of computers and a working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Basic working knowledge of electrical and electronic principles
• Basic working knowledge of data communications such as Modbus, 485, 232 and transmissions to SCADA systems
• Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of instruments, control, and electrical systems
• Ability to work outside around heavy equipment under variable environmental conditions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Collect and document product flows throughout assigned points in pipeline systems
• Calibration and maintenance of electronic and measurement devices
• Operation and maintenance of a portable and stationary gas and liquid chromatographs
• Schedule, conduct, report and perform GC sampling for measurement settlement tests
• Installation and troubleshooting of electronic flow data collection systems
• Experience in programming of flow computers associated with oil and gas systems
• Perform measurement calibrations and associated tasks in accordance with industry/WES measurement standards
• Perform installation and repair of natural gas and liquid measurement equipment, to include composite samplers, moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers
• Experience in flow applications such as valve control and PID loops
• Perform calculations for flow coefficients, gas volumes and orifice plate sizes
• Collect and edit electronic volume data
• Monitor, identify, and communicate major fluctuations or unusual changes according to product flow in accordance with management/measurement guidelines
• Periodically check gas meters at key production and pipeline points to ascertain correctness of production or gas/oil flow measurements at onshore locations
• Prepare various tickets, records and reports noting consumption during elapsed periods of time
• Installation and troubleshooting of communication systems
• Troubleshoot issues related to the measurement of oil and gas products and related metering equipment
• Respond to verification requests; collect actual measurement data
• Order, receive and stock parts associated with metering equipment
• Assist with composition of reports on measurement changes and adjustments
• Witness product purchase meter calibrations, proves and settlement
• Observe and report all dangerous and damaged conditions pertaining to meters and adjacent area
• Respond to call out requests and work irregular hours as needed for maintenance, relief and emergency situations
• Perform good housekeeping duties as required
• Work in a safe manner adhering to all safety practices, procedures and policies
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with Western Midstream’ s Core Values

Education
High School diploma or equivalent required

Certifications/Licenses
Valid US driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required

Travel Requirements
The percentage of travel required for this position is 0 - 10%

Work Schedule
This position will work 4 -10 hour days- 40 hour weekly schedule with occasional on-call & weekend coverage. Candidate must live within 75 miles of Kermit, TX. WES reserves the right to change the schedule if it is required by business/operatios.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Job Type: Full-time