What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Technician position at Marathon Petroleum Company LP?
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Key Responsibilities:
- Installs, operates, inspects, maintains, tests and calibrates Crude Oil measurement equipment. Provides technical support for metering stations in assigned geographic area.
- Monitors measurement system performance. Troubleshoots and performs root cause analysis on anomalies.
- Inspects, maintains and performs repairs and preventative maintenance on measurement devices and equipment such as, but not limited, to flow computer, mass flow meters, turbine meters, Coriolis meters, and other related devices.
- Oversees meter provings. Witnesses third-party meter calibrations.
- Maintains complete, accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Calibration Develops ability to perform calibration on instruments with accuracy and precision in accordance with established procedures. Aware of environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, noise affecting calibration.
- Data Quality Develops understanding of criticality of data integrity to hydrocarbon measurement. Able to apply validation methods to ensure accuracy and precision of measurement data for operational use such as operations, gas accounting, custody transfer.
- Crude Measurement Fundamentals Develops understanding and practical experience with crude measurement including conversions necessary to convert actual measured volumes into base conditions with adjustments for temperature and pressure. Develops understanding of causes of measurement uncertainty e.g. selection of appropriate metering device, metering device installation, proper meter operation, processing of metering information, maintenance of metering devices.
- Crude Measurement Industry Standards Develops knowledge of and practical experience with industry standards for crude metrology from American Petroleum Institute (API), and related organizations.
- Industrial Instrumentation Fundamentals Develops practical knowledge of instrumentation used in midstream industry to measure, monitor or control temperature, level, pressure, flow. Includes, but is not limited to: temperature sensor, pressure gauges, pressure transmitter, pressure switch, flow transmitter, temperature controllers.
- Safety Applies in difficult or complex situations ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.
- Safety Awareness Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.
- Wireless Technologies Develops knowledge of and practical experience with technologies and devices used in industrial applications to communicate information gathered from sensor locations through wireless links.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with excellent driving record
- Must be able to complete Health Questionnaire and pass drug test and background check
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
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Location:
Bloomfield, New Mexico
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00015978
Location Address:
111 Road 4990
Education:
High School (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,
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.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at
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. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com
.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
