What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Technician - Liquids position at Energy Transfer Equity Lp?
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Summary:
This position maintains liquid meters, gas meters, pneumatic/hydraulic composite samplers, flow computers, valves and valve operators, piston type provers, sphere type provers, and performs calibrations and inspections of all instrumentation related to quality and quantity determination in a manner to meet operational needs in compliance with partnership and regulatory requirements.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:
- Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with applicable specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.
- Perform density verifications using a Pycnometer and/or Hydrometer.
- Perform periodic accuracy tests including the calibration, inspection and maintenance of all equipment related to quality and quantity determination.
- Witness meter performance verifications as performed by third party contractors, as needed.
- Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities including tank gauging in compliance with applicable specifications, codes, safety standards and operating procedures.
- Maintain, operate, troubleshoot and repair measurement equipment, including; meters, samplers, flow computers and other peripheral measurement-related devices.
- Install instrumentation and equipment in new and renovated measurement and/or regulation facilities.
- Understand system gain/loss processes, ticket writing, etc.
- Collect product quality samples for Crude or NGL liquids, in compliance with partnership safety and industry guidelines.
- Actively participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
- Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
- Level A requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of applicable BLM, NDIC, EPA, DOT, RRC, OSHA, NEC, AGA, API and GPA requirements and procedures.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills to interface with our customer base.
- PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
- Some college or technical trade school is preferred.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Driving, walking, standing frequently.
- Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. - 24 hour on-call rotation.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.