Flow Measurement and Automation Specialist

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Flow Measurement and Automation Specialist to support gas and liquid measurement projects from its Houston, Texas office. Under the technical direction and mentorship of an Automation Lead Engineer, the specialist configures, programs, integrates, tests, and commissions flow computers, flow meters, and associated control systems. The position combines office engineering support with hands-on shop and field work to deliver accurate measurement and reliable system operation. The role includes supporting equipment selection and specification; configuring flow computers and measurement parameters; verifying calculations against project requirements and applicable AGA and API standards; integrating measurement devices with control and data systems; developing HMI graphics; and preparing and executing acceptance tests, loop checks, and commissioning. The specialist troubleshoots measurement issues, coordinates calibration and proving activities, maintains measurement records and backups, prepares engineering and as-built documentation, and participates in client, shop, and site activities. The role also requires compliance with company and client health, safety, security, and environmental requirements and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical education and relevant experience.
5–10 years of relevant experience in plant, refinery, pipeline, offshore oil and gas, or comparable industrial environments, including hands-on flow measurement and flow computer experience.
Demonstrated ability to configure, test, troubleshoot, and commission at least one industrial flow computer platform; candidates must be able to describe completed projects and their direct responsibility for measurement configuration and startup.
Working knowledge of gas and liquid measurement principles and application of differential pressure, ultrasonic, turbine, and Coriolis meters; understanding of how installation conditions, operating range, fluid properties, and instrument accuracy affect measurement performance.
Ability to configure and validate pressure and temperature compensation, gas compressibility, flowing versus base volumes, mass flow, pulse scaling, and totalization as applicable; understanding of gas composition and heating value in energy measurement.
Practical experience applying relevant AGA and API MPMS requirements to assigned measurement systems, including calculation setup, electronic measurement records, and change control.
Ability to read P&IDs, instrument data sheets, loop and wiring diagrams, and communications maps; verify 4–20 mA and pulse signals; and diagnose Modbus addressing, data type, byte order, scaling, and communications issues.
Proficiency with flow computer configuration tools, basic control logic, HMI development, industrial networking, and Microsoft Office 365.
Clear written and verbal English communication, organized documentation, and effective coordination with clients and project teams.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Ability to perform field duties involving bending, stooping, crawling, walking, and pushing, pulling, or lifting loads of 50 pounds or more for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ABB Totalflow, Emerson FloBoss, OMNI flow computers, or Thermo Fisher Scientific AutoFLEX; familiarity with GF868 ultrasonic meters and NUFLO MC-III measurement devices is valuable. Experience with every listed platform is not required.
Natural gas custody transfer or allocation measurement, metering stations, gas chromatograph integration, and measurement audit support.
Liquid measurement, meter proving, and meter factor verification experience.
Application of AGA 3, 7, 8, 9, or 11 and relevant API MPMS chapters for the meter technology and service.
Experience with Kepware, Modscan, or comparable communications and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

Support selection and specification of flow computers, meters, pressure and temperature instruments, and data acquisition devices based on fluid properties, operating conditions, accuracy requirements, and client standards; obtain vendor quotations as directed.
Configure and program flow computers, including meter runs, input scaling, calculation methods, base conditions, gas composition, meter factors, pulse scaling, alarms, totalizers, and reports as applicable.
Verify flow calculations and measurement parameters against approved project requirements and applicable AGA and API measurement standards; document calculation checks and configuration changes.
Integrate flow computers and meters with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and historians; configure and troubleshoot serial and Ethernet communications, including Modbus RTU and TCP.
Develop HMI graphics for flow rates, totals, measurement status, alarms, and diagnostics; verify displayed values, units, scaling, and data quality against source devices.
Prepare and execute factory and site acceptance tests, loop checks, and commissioning procedures; verify analog and pulse inputs, totalization, communications, alarms, and measurement calculations using approved test methods.
Troubleshoot measurement discrepancies involving instrumentation, wiring, pulse signals, configuration, communications, and calculation inputs; coordinate calibration, meter verification, and proving activities with client and vendor specialists as required.
Configure and verify measurement archives, event logs, audit trails, time synchronization, and configuration backups; maintain traceable records of testing and approved changes.
Review client documents, P&IDs, vendor drawings, and manuals; prepare configuration records, communications maps, basic sketches, engineering calculations, test reports, and as-built documentation for engineering review.
Participate in client and internal meetings, shop visits, and site activities; communicate technical issues clearly, monitor assigned schedules and budgets, and follow engineering checking and quality procedures.
Comply with company and client health, safety, security, and environmental requirements and applicable regulations; participate in hazard identification programs and promptly report unsafe acts, conditions, and incidents.
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety; participate in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting; identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions; follow safe work practices and applicable regulatory requirements.
Travel up to 50% to client locations, including remote and offshore sites, and participate in shop and field assignments as required.
Be available for after-hours, weekend, and holiday work when required by project scope.
Perform field duties involving bending, stooping, crawling, walking, and pushing, pulling, or lifting loads of 50 pounds or more for extended periods.