Technician-Measurement

Tallgrass•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Measurement Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of natural gas measurement and control facilities. Equipment may include flow computers, chromatographs, contaminant analyzers, regulators, transducers, electronic and pneumatic controllers, relief valves, ultrasonic, rotary, turbine, and positive-displacement meters, and valves. The role includes frequent audits of custody-transfer and control data, identifying measurement errors, correcting volumes, and providing supporting documentation. The technician monitors assigned measurement systems, maintains facilities and equipment, oversees third-party construction or maintenance activities, and completes required paperwork. Work must comply with company standards and procedures and applicable regulatory and tariff requirements. The position supports safety and environmental programs, participates in federal inspections, and may require emergency response after regular business hours, overtime, travel, and work in extreme weather with minimal direct supervision. The technician interfaces with customers and strives for operational excellence in safety, compliance, efficiency, environmental awareness, and technical performance.

Requirements

An associate degree in a technical field or related discipline, or relevant work experience that has developed equivalent technical or measurement-related skills.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge of electronic test instruments and gas chromatography.
Familiarity with AGA, API, and GPA measurement standards and DOT regulations.
A good record of safe work practices and knowledge of safe handling practices for gas and liquids.
Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls.
Experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used in gas measurement and control.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including applicable programs such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to manipulate large spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for the job classification and complete applicable site-specific technical training.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Ability to respond to call-outs and emergencies during and after regular business hours, including after dark, and carry a communication device.
Good verbal and written communication skills, customer focus, tact, courtesy, and professionalism when working with a wide variety of people.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to schedules and work rules, and focus on detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work and successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to work outside in all environmental conditions and with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to perform the essential and marginal functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to lift up to 66 pounds from floor to waist, carry up to 66 pounds for 5 feet, lift lightweight items overhead, carry approximately 5-pound items for 300 feet, and push or pull as described in the posting.
Ability to perform manual material handling and reach at overhead, shoulder, waist, knee, and floor levels; stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and perform bending, twisting, pivoting, lateral-flexion, neck, fine-motor, grasping, pinching, and vibratory-tool tasks.
Successful completion of a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination after receiving an offer and before commencing employment; credit reports may be included for specific positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic flow measurement computers, gas chromatographs, gas-quality analyzers, electronic and pneumatic controllers, regulators, OPP, and transducers.
Working knowledge of the natural gas industry, including pipelines, compression, and peripheral equipment.
Working knowledge of AGA, API, and GPA standards.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Code philosophies and installation requirements.
Experience with computer interface software, networking, and data-file management.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and operate natural gas measurement and control equipment.
Detect measurement errors, correct volumes as needed, and provide supporting documentation.
Monitor assigned measurement systems and ensure appropriate corrections and qualities are applied.
Assess assigned facilities to ensure accurate measurement and maintain ownership of Lost and Unaccounted For gas within corporate goals.
Audit custody-transfer and control data when necessary.
Interpret and apply electrical and electronic schematics related to electronic flow measurement and measurement electronics.
Maintain the general upkeep of facilities and equipment.
Oversee construction or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and electrical equipment and controls, and perform basic mechanical work associated with natural gas facilities.
Participate in federal inspections and actively support the company safety program.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns; protect personal safety, company assets, employees, contractors, and the public.
Respond to equipment or operational call-outs and emergencies after regular business hours, including after dark; carry a communication device as required.
Work overtime and non-traditional hours as needed, and travel depending on location and workload.
Interface directly with customers and provide confidence that accurate measurement is taking place.
Maintain dependable attendance, communicate professionally, organize and prioritize work, and complete multiple tasks to strict deadlines.
Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, special-project, or assigned duties.