Measurement Tech II

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Measurement Tech II is responsible for the safe oversight and/or manipulation, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical and pneumatic instrumentation; AC and DC power distribution and controls; Low and Medium Voltage switchgear, motors, soft starts, and variable frequency drives ranging from 1.0hp to 5,000hp; Radio and field network data communications; All aspects of Gas and NGL/LPG custody transfer measurement; Orifice, Coriolis, PD, & Turbine meters; BS&W, tank gauging, color cut, and thief sampling in natural gas processing facilities, gas compressor stations. This position must continually strive to maintain the highest standards for safety, excellence, leadership, and professionalism, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of Canes Midstream.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Installation and troubleshooting of measurement and communication equipment
2. Monthly, Quarterly flow meter calibrations
3. Complete all appropriate documentation and reports
4. Procurement of spot, composite, gas, and liquid samples
5. Knowledge and ability to work on low voltage AC, and 12-24V DC applications (including but not limited to the use of relays, external power packs, etc.)
6. Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot a variety of analog, digital transmitters, analyzers, pneumatic, electric slam valves, flow control valves, etc.
7. Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot gas chromatographs
8. Understanding and knowledge of Hart, RS232, RS485 Modbus, TCP/IP communications
9. Install and maintain field to SCADA communications for equipment (flow computers, transmitters, analyzers, flow control valves, chromatographs)
10. Obtain detailed knowledge of Canes’ radio networks, and field to SCADA access points
11. Internal: Work with gas control, EHS, and Engineering
12. External: Work with producers, customers, vendors, contractors, service companies, regulatory agencies, and the public
13. Adhere to Canes Policies and Procedures as well as applicable industry standards and practices

Perform any other related duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability(ies) required.

• Ability to perform basic day-to-day troubleshooting and work to carry out solutions
• Proficient computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation and controls associated with natural gas

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years verifiable experience in any combination of Gas Measurement, Crude Operations & Measurement, Commercial/Industrial Electrician, Instrumentation and Electrical Technician, Radio Communications Technician, Measurement Specialist, or accredited Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years applicable experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain insurability with corporate insurance company.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient with MS Excel – Create spreadsheets, manipulate, sort, and validate data
• Proficient with MS Word – Create professional reports and written documentation
• Proficient with MS Power Point – Create training and informational presentations
• Advanced File Management – Copy, move, save in Drop Box, Explorer, and Network
• Proficient with Google Earth and MS Streets & Trips
• Basic Database
• Advanced with PCCU, WinCCU, RocLink, ProLink, Emerson MON, RS Logix
• Basic understanding of Wonder Ware, Clear SCADA, Tech-Tools, and P-Gas helpful

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to: work in potentially flammable or hazardous atmospheres; near moving mechanical parts; in varying weather conditions typical of West Texas; in varying hours due to on-call rotation; in high noise and vibration areas; and varying degrees of personal protective equipment up to arc-flash protective coverage per NFPA 70E.