Measurement Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Measurement Technician Provides gas testing, gas analyses, and metering station audit services in order to satisfy settlement testing and measurement provisions of gas contracts in addition to assisting in project development and economic new connects by performing the following duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with repairing and/or replacing faulty instruments, safety equipment and controls, and maintains instruments and control equipment in a clean and workable conditionAudits meter stations for installation errors and primary element integrity to ensure contract compliance and consistency with industry and company standardsFill out applicable work/hot work permits, lockout/tagout documentation, attend and participate in tailgate sessions with others involved in work site activitiesInitiates and maintains potential new connect project filesMaintains instrument and control equipment data log sheets and computer based database and preventative maintenance systemMaintains integrity of test results through systematic validation, periodic provings, maintenance and certification of test equipmentMakes routine and emergency calibrations and adjustments to correct abnormal operation of instruments and controllers and reports such conditions and corrective action to operatorsMonitor and recognize dangerous and/or emergency conditions within the process and perform procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process/facility in order to protect personnel, community, environment and equipmentPerforms new well deliverability and quality testsPerforms various gas quality tests. Provides chromatographic gas analyses for contract settlement by use of portable gas chromatographPrepares audit quality documentation of provings, analyses and measurement discrepanciesProves and/or calibrates metering station recording equipment to within limits prescribed by the manufacturerProvides new well test reports ad documentation relevant to economic evaluationRecognize malfunctions in individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problemsUtilize proper Lockout/Tag out operating and safety proceduresWork with coworkers in the response to emergencies requiring coordination, equipment or plant shutdown, and/or evacuationWrite repair work requests for routine and major maintenance that cannot be handled as part of normal operations using a CMMS (MAXIMO)Knowledge of the following: Conduct Chromatographic Gas Analyses, Metering Station Recording Equipment, Gas Testing, among others

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High School Diploma or EquivalentMaintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the companyMinimum of 1-3 years of work related experienceMust have a mechanical aptitudeInterpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendorsAn organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethicAbility to work self-sufficiently given direction and resourcesWell-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environmentAbility to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment and common senseIntermediate computer skills (Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Regular and reliable attendance are required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree from an accredited technical school

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.