What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Technician - Liquids position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships?
Summary:
This position maintains liquid 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 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. - Occasional overnight travel may be required.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
