Gauger Technician

South Bow • Beaumont, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

South Bow is seeking a safety-focused and detail-oriented Gauger Technician to support terminal and facility operations by ensuring the safe, reliable, and accurate movement of petroleum products. This role plays a critical part in petroleum quality assurance, inventory accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The Gauger Technician is responsible for petroleum measurement, quality assurance, inventory management, and custody transfer activities across terminal and pipeline facilities. This position provides advanced technical expertise in product sampling, testing, gauging, measurement systems, and inventory reconciliation while supporting the safe and efficient movement of crude oil and refined products. Working independently with limited supervision, the Gauger Technician identifies and resolves operational issues, supports regulatory compliance, and serves as a technical resource for other operations personnel. This role plays a critical part in ensuring measurement accuracy, product integrity, and operational reliability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in pipeline, terminal, petroleum measurement, quality assurance, refinery, or related industrial operations.
• Experience performing petroleum sampling, testing, gauging, and custody transfer activities.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, measurement standards, and product quality requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and operational management systems.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or technical diploma in a related field.
• Experience with LACT units, automated sampling systems, tank gauging systems, and flow measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of API measurement standards and industry best practices.
• Experience training or mentoring field operations personnel.
• Previous experience in pipeline terminal or storage operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced petroleum measurement, gauging, sampling, and quality control activities.
• Execute custody transfer measurement activities and ensure accurate documentation of product movements.
• Monitor tank inventories, product quality, operating parameters, and facility conditions.
• Collect and analyze product samples and perform routine quality testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate measurement, sampling, and gauging equipment.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support reconciliation activities.
• Conduct inspections of tanks, pipelines, pumps, meters, and supporting facility equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues while escalating concerns when required.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities and equipment outages.
• Maintain accurate operational, quality, measurement, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate activities with Operations, Measurement, Maintenance, Commercial, and third-party stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians.
• Participate in emergency response activities and support incident investigations.
• Demonstrate leadership in safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Background screening
• Criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations
• Employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
• Accessible formats or communication supports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED