Technical Specialist/Sr Technical Specialist-Measurement

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing training, troubleshooting assistance and guidance to operations personnel to maintain and operate measurement equipment (meter and electronic flow measurement), gas quality equipment, pressure regulating and overpressure protective equipment, and related pipeline facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety standards and company operating procedures. This department also researches, reviews and edits procedures, engineering standards, methods and appropriate equipment to assure reliability of service, accurate measurement, cybersecurity, appropriate overpressure protection, and acceptable gas quality.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and instruction related to the operation and maintenance of pressure regulation equipment, overpressure protection equipment, measurement (primary and secondary elements) equipment, and gas quality monitoring and control equipment in compliance with regulatory, safety and operating policies and procedures.

Work with facility planning, engineering, design and construction to assure effective design, installation and operation of all pressure control, overpressure protection, measurement and gas quality equipment on new construction.

Train field team members as required or requested; assist teams with developing, planning and scheduling practices to efficiently execute required work. Review work progress and assignments with the team to assure work will be completed in a safe, professional manner utilizing best practices.

Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance and / or repair of sophisticated measurement, pressure regulation, flow control, pressure relief and electronic flow measurement equipment.

Monitor cybersecurity concerns, aid field operations in updating firmware, software and communications protocols for all remote terminal units, meter software and monitors.

Audit existing facilities for compliance with operating procedures and Department of Transportation and Pipeline Hazardous Materials & Safety Administration requirements.

Coordinate flow computer inputs for TBS data analysis and overpressure protection (MARRS) and verify DOT compliance. Assist in training of field operations and engineering on the MARRS program and related applications.

Serve as Skill Based Pay skill verifier for measurement skill blocks. Potentially serve as an OQ verifier for operational qualifications related to pressure regulation and relief valve operation / testing.

Design new or modified measurement equipment that will comply with DOT, industry and Northern's codes and standards. Review designs for operational input.

Assist in the resolution of producer and utility customer problems relative to delivery pressure, gas quality, measurement accuracy or delivery station volume capabilities.

Coordinate and assist in the commissioning of the work of third-party contractors.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning and capital budgeting.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related engineering, technology, or other technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Eight or more years of related measurement technician experience and achieved a level 3 measurement skill block, or the equivalent for external candidates.

Knowledge of and ability to assist field personnel in troubleshooting the following flow computers and related equipment : Fisher ROC, Thermo Flow AutoPILOT and AutoMate, I / P transducers, and pneumatic controllers.

Working knowledge of the MARRS (Meter and Regulator, Relief Sizing) program, including meter, heater, control valve, relief valve, and heater sizing is preferred.

Working knowledge of meter-related configuration and / or diagnostics software for ultrasonic, Coriolis or other metering systems is preferred.

Knowledge of electrical and equipment controls preferred.

Working knowledge of common PC software (Microsoft Excel and Word).

Working knowledge of applicable federal regulations and standards, as well as company operating policies and procedures.

Excellent analytical skills necessary to identify, evaluate and resolve measurement problems.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

This position requires approximately 10-15% travel.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.