Measurement Specialist/Sr. Measurement Specialist

Measurement Specialist/Sr. Measurement Specialist

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers' needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve.

We are currently looking for a Measurement Specialist/Sr. Measurement Specialist for our Ringgold, LA office.

Position Description:

Operate and maintain assigned area measurement and control facilities. Schedule and perform all work related to the daily operation and maintenance of assigned measurement and control facilities as listed: Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) Systems and other electrical components; orifice, positive displacement, turbine, rotary and ultrasonic measurement, control valves, actuators, controllers, positioners, relief valves, regulators, remote set points, chromatographs, sampling systems, gas quality analysis, communication devices, computers, AC and DC circuitry. This will include the testing, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of such devices. Work will be performed on an individual basis and when needed, schedule others to assist as well as acting as lead.

Work from engineering drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Work with Gas Control, Measurement Support Services and customers to maintain accurate gas flow. Maintain spare parts, equipment, and other maintenance inventory. Must have knowledge of ideal gas laws and perform flow calculations. Work with customers, property owners, contractors, BWP Engineers, area staff, and Measurement Services for meter station plans. Works closely with the Measurement Analysis group on daily, weekly, and monthly system balancing issues. Required to travel to other measurement areas to perform job duties in the absence or to assist other Specialists. Extensive daily travel within assigned area and occasional overnight travel. Must be familiar with utilizing computerized compliance tracking systems, GIS, Oracle, O&M Manual and other computer-based software. Must operate, calibrate and maintain all equipment within DOT and company requirements.

As needed may be required to assist some of the other field operational groups with normal Operations & Maintenance activities and also in emergency type situations.

The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Hall Summit Compressor Station located in Ringgold, LA in order to respond to callouts expediently.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Natural gas measurement experience. Pipeline and compressor station experience is preferred. Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all types of orifice meters, ultrasonic meters, rotary meters, positive meters, turbine meters, relief valves and regulation and other measurement related equipment. Must have a thorough understanding of gas flow.
• Skills: Advanced computer skills and troubleshooting skills. Must be self-motivated and must be able to develop, follow and prioritize a schedule with very limited supervision. Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines on all compliance and other scheduled activities.
• Physical requirements of the role include the ability to lift and carry 50 lb. items a minimum of 50 feet in order to transport testing equipment and material from vehicle to company facility metering sites. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work in extreme ambient temperature situations to operate, test and repair facilities as required.

• Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record.

• Must have a strong commitment to personal and team safety.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities as well as familiar with DOT 192 Regulations.
• College or technical school degree
• 4 (plus) years of gas measurement or operations and maintenance experience
• Chromatograph O&M proficiency
• Control valve and OPP O&M experience
• Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion in Electrical or Electronics Technology from an Institution accreted by one of the National Regional Accrediting Bodies

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Two-year applicable Associate's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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