What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Proving Technician position at Allen Measurement Services, LLC?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform meter proving tasks on Coriolis, Positive Displacement, Turbine & Ultrasonic Flow meters.
- Drive long distances on occasion, encountering inclement weather and adverse conditions. Make repairs and/or measurements in the field under adverse conditions, sometimes after normal business hours.
- Maintain, calibrate, and perform testing and preventative maintenance on unit equipment.
- Ensure measurement and quality control practices are in compliance, pertaining to custody measurement, device calibrations and product quality assurance.
- Promptly and accurately perform measurements, complete and distribute required paperwork.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Maintain a safe work environment by following company policy including, safety, regulatory, P.P.E., H2S, explosive atmospheres, and grounding/bonding.
- Excellent Interpersonal communication skill to work effectively with others in order to coordinate activities and complete assigned tasks.
- Oral communication skill to give, receive, or exchange information with co-workers and customers at a professional level.
- Strong working knowledge of API Standards and RPs related to Meter Proving, Volume Correction, Meter and Tank Measurement, and Crude Oil Custody Transfer.
- Knowledge of crude oil custody transfer procedures; sampling, centrifuge operation, density and temperature obtained via hydrometer, and ticket writing.
- Proficient in MS Office for data analysis, reporting and document writing.
- Proficient at operating bi-directional ball, small volume meter prover, or master meter proving applications.
- Familiar with Coriolis, P.D., and turbine meters, incorporating proving software, as well as cross referencing all corrections by hand.
- Ability to do calculation routines and verification of flow computers.
- Knowledge of temperature and pressure corrections and how they affect final factor.
- Written communication skill to fill out routine forms and records.
- Ability to follow all company policies including, safety, regulatory, P.P.E., H2S, explosive atmospheres, grounding/bonding, etc.
- Ability to follow specific, step-by-step instructions, standard procedures, and operating guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively without supervisory guidance.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 2-4 years of liquid measurement experience in the petroleum industry or advanced technical education, or experience in instrumentation, electronics, or measurement applications regardless of industry.
- If you are motivated, no previous oil and gas experience is required - we will train you!
Work Location:
- The person selected for this role must currently reside, or be willing to relocate, in one of our service hubs. The service area is for customers primarily in West Texas (Monahans, Orla, Mentone, Wink, Pecos) and Southeastern New Mexico (Eunice, Jal, Hobbs, Loving, Carlsbad).
Job Type:
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Pay:
- Salary commission
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pre-employment Testing Required
- Selected candidates will be required to pass a drug & alcohol screening and background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed, along with random drug tests.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000