Measurement Tech I

Occidental Petroleum•Midland, DC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Oxy produces, markets, and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business. The primary function of this position is to ensure Oxy's oil and gas sales volumes are measured in accordance with company and industry standards in his/her area of responsibility. Employee is responsible for calibrating and witnessing third party measurement activities, operational and revenue oil and gas meters. This position is responsible for monitoring internal measurement audits for all custody run tickets and documenting compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards. Responsible for QA/QC of Oil/Water/Gas measurement activities. This includes working closely with Operations to ensure all measurement activities are being followed per the Oxy Measurement Standards and the appropriate API/MPMS and AGA guidelines. Works closely with the Operations Teams, Automation Construction and Commissioning Team, and Automation Engineering Support Team. Assist with training of operations staff regarding measurement requirements Supports Measurement Manager and Measurement Leader in implementing vision Provide input for business planning cycles Support regional asset leadership to help achieve goals Schedules and completes PMs for all measurement activities. Ensure compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards, API and AGA guidelines. Communicate with Measurement Leader, Operations, Regulatory and Production Accounting on issues or errors in reporting. Responsible for identification, data collection, and resolution of measurement errors that result in the loss of volume or revenue due to human or mechanical failures. Responsible for upgrades or new installations of gas measurement custody transfer devices and systems. This includes directing contractors and company personnel on proper design and installation in accordance with industry standards. Provide measurement support for non-custody transfer metering such as well test, operational metering, and “check” measurement.

Requirements

High school diploma
Working knowledge of the following as they pertain to measurement: American Petroleum Institute’s (API) guidelines, Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS), American Gas Association (AGA) guidelines, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Third Party Transportation Standards, Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC), University Lands, Texas GLO, NMODC/BLM
Working knowledge of surface operations
Valid driver’s License with good Driving record
3 years’ experience in LACT Meter operations, calibration of gas measurement devices and repair/maintenance of measurement equipment.
Must have working knowledge of AGA and API requirements and procedures
Responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the public
Diagnosis and repair of control systems (PLC, Relay Logic)
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems, solve minor mechanical problems, and perform root cause failure analysis
Good communication skills
Action-oriented

Responsibilities

Ensure Oxy's oil and gas sales volumes are measured in accordance with company and industry standards in his/her area of responsibility.
Calibrate and witness third party measurement activities, operational and revenue oil and gas meters.
Monitor internal measurement audits for all custody run tickets and document compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards.
Perform QA/QC of Oil/Water/Gas measurement activities.
Work closely with Operations to ensure all measurement activities are being followed per the Oxy Measurement Standards and the appropriate API/MPMS and AGA guidelines.
Work closely with the Operations Teams, Automation Construction and Commissioning Team, and Automation Engineering Support Team.
Assist with training of operations staff regarding measurement requirements.
Support Measurement Manager and Measurement Leader in implementing vision.
Provide input for business planning cycles.
Support regional asset leadership to help achieve goals.
Schedule and complete PMs for all measurement activities.
Ensure compliance with the Oxy Measurement Standards, API and AGA guidelines.
Communicate with Measurement Leader, Operations, Regulatory and Production Accounting on issues or errors in reporting.
Identify, collect data, and resolve measurement errors that result in the loss of volume or revenue due to human or mechanical failures.
Oversee upgrades or new installations of gas measurement custody transfer devices and systems, including directing contractors and company personnel on proper design and installation in accordance with industry standards.
Provide measurement support for non-custody transfer metering such as well test, operational metering, and “check” measurement.