Measurement Technician

Position Summary

Install, configure, calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation in support of Field and Plant Operations. Work closely with the technical staff to ensure safe and reliable operation of process instrumentation and control systems. Provide general troubleshooting, power and instrumentation measurements in both field and plant installations. Receive direction from engineering and other maintenance personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Executing all measurement and metering equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair according to applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Providing technical guidance for the design, installation, and operation of all measurement and metering equipment.
• Providing Measurement technical expertise to engineering, operations, and other maintenance personnel within UGC.
• Working with Engineering Services and Measurement Supervisors to ensure related standards, policies, and procedures are fit for purpose and cost-effective
• Managing UGC’s critical measurement and metering equipment inventory and critical spare replacement plan
• Developing a long-range plan to ensure all measurement and metering equipment is properly maintained according to applicable standards and policies and considering system and equipment criticality and available data and ensuring this plan is incorporated into UGC’s capital, expense, and major maintenance budgets
• Working with the Engineering Director to implement tools, processes, and new technologies
• Ensuring loss/gains, failures and near misses are appropriately investigated and resulting action items are implemented
• Physically inspect orifice plate and fitting. Calibrate any chart recorder, transmitter or EFM associated with the orifice.
• Collect spot samples of crude oil, condensate and natural gas.
• Collect composite samples and troubleshoot composite sampler malfunctions.
• Accurately complete all required permits, reports and forms.
• Perform gas measurements, gas analysis, calibrate meters and install meters.
• Maintain professional behavior and proper communication with internal and external contacts, including company employees, customers, and outside vendors.
• Properly utilize and care for and secure all company tools, supplies, and vehicles.
• Comply with all corporate policies and OSHA rules while carrying out all work processes.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification required. Applied science degree (AAS) in Petroleum Production Operations, Instrumentation and Controls Technology or related preferred.
• Familiarity with RTU/EFM (Fisher ROC, Bristol, AutoPilot, etc.) preferred.
• Familiarity with Communications (MDS, Free Wave and Modems etc.)
• Familiarity with PLC (ScadaPack, Allen Bradley)
• Familiarity with Transmitters (1-5v, 4-20mA, Rosemount, Wika etc.)
• Familiarity with Level Sensors (Electrolab, Rosemount, Oleumtech, Vega etc.)
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience working as an I&E Technician or similar role in the industry preferred.
• Familiarity with flow computers, orifice plates, positive displacement meters, radar gauges, fiber optics and Ethernet communication equipment.
• Familiarity with cathodic protection and corrosion.

Language Ability

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Ability

Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, literacy in PLC software, databases, Test It, Patch IQ and DCS with a preference to Delta V (Emerson) experience.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver’s license

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.