What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Technician position at Targa Resources?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Measurement Technician is responsible for measurement programs to ensure the integrity and accuracy of oil measurement and that the frequency, sampling methodology, reporting and documentation are performed in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install maintain and calibrate turbine, Coriolis, ultrasonic, and orifice meters
- Install, maintain and calibration of pressure, temperature and other transmitters
- Install, maintain radio and cell communications
- Make orifice plate changes to accommodate customer flow rates
- Resolve measurement issues, including accounting for unaccounted for product
- Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment components and perform maintenance as necessary
- Ability to monitor and analyze measurement data and the ability to react to this data
- Interface with gas control and plant operations
- Installation, and maintenance of various flow computers
- Interpersonal skills required to interface with customers and all other crafts
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and associated software
- Must be a self-starter and be able to prioritize work based on business needs
- Maintain clean and safe working environment
- Make any or all repairs as deemed reasonable and safe
- Maintain accurate records shutdown and safety checks
- Maintain all required documentation for process safety management
- Operate a company vehicle
- Maintain the company vehicle at all times to ensure safety and equipment that he will operate
- Maintain tools and equipment issued
- Work weekends and overtime on an as needed basis
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors; able to work in a self-directed work team
- Must become proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage their time when given multiple tasks.
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives
- Regular and reliable attendance is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two year associates degree in instrumentation or equivalent on the job training
- Two years’ experience in petrochemical industry
- Experience working in a team environment, self-starter, and ability to work with peers in collaborative efforts
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well with peers and other crafts
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
- Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.