What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Tech position at WhiteWater?
Position Description:
The position will report out of Beaumont, TX and will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, measurement, gas quality, and related field operating equipment according to WhiteWater and industry standards.
Job Responsibilities:
The position will report out of Beaumont, TX and will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, measurement, gas quality, and related field operating equipment according to WhiteWater and industry standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot all measurement and meter station equipment, such as but not limited to the following:
- Ultrasonic gas meters
- Gas conditioning systems
- Flow computers
- Control valves
- Gas chromatographs
- H2S analyzers
- Moisture analyzers
- O2 analyzers
- Over pressure protection
- SCADA communications
- Satellite Communications
- Cellular communications
- Filter separators
- Coordinate maintenance of all meter station equipment when needed.
- Review monthly measurement data.
- Review monthly meter health reports and work with the Measurement Specialist to resolve issues.
- Monitor stations for abnormal operating conditions.
- Assist the Measurement Specialist and Measurement Analysts in efforts to minimize L&U.
- Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties.
- Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
- Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control and assist with planning and forecasting of the districts Capital and O&M budgets
- Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements and complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
- Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel and represent the Company when communicating with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
- Occasional travel including nights and weekends, as needed
- Other duties as required.
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Associate degree in a technical field is preferred
- At least 5 years of related experience
- Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements
- May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams.
- Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required
- Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
- Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required
- Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Beaumont, TX
