Measurement Technician

Kinder Morgan•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Measurement Technician is based at Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Augusta office in Hephzibah, Georgia, although other South Georgia System locations may be considered depending on the candidate’s location. The role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, and accuracy of natural gas and/or liquid measurement and control facilities. It involves extensive travel, generally with little overnight travel, and the technician is assigned a company vehicle and must maintain a good driving record. This is a Monday-through-Friday position with on-call responsibilities at night and on weekends. Duties include working with measurement, control, regulation, SCADA, and quality equipment; monitoring and correcting gas-volume and quality data; maintaining facilities; overseeing third-party work; and complying with company, regulatory, and tariff requirements. The technician may also be available for shift work when applicable.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office, operating systems, and company software.
Good math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Codes.
Knowledge of safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Knowledge of electronic test instruments.
Knowledge of gas chromatography.
Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used in gas and liquid product measurement and control.
Knowledge of AGA, API, and GPA measurement standards.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimum supervision.
Adequate analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer focus and ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, work with customers, keep required schedules, attend to details, and follow work rules.
Ability to speak and understand English and work alone.
Ability to respond to after-hours callouts while carrying a communication device.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, test, adjust, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and remove advanced measurement, control, and regulation equipment, SCADA, and quality equipment.
Detect measurement errors, correct volumes as needed, and provide supporting documentation.
Monitor gas volumes through the measurement system and ensure corrections and appropriate qualities are applied.
Interpret and apply electrical and electronic schematics related to EFM and measurement electronics.
Assess assigned facilities to ensure accurate measurement and maintain company lost and unaccounted-for gas within established corporate goals.
Audit custody-transfer and control data when necessary.
Perform general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Complete required documentation and paperwork.
Perform work in compliance with company standards and procedures and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Respond to and address callouts and emergencies outside regular business hours, including after dark.
Perform other duties as assigned.