Measurement Technician – Midland Basin

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Job Summary

Job Description

Midland Basin Overview

ConocoPhillips holds approximately 372,000 total net acres in the Midland Basin, which includes approximately 248,000 unconventional net acres located in the heart of west Texas. The company operates over 2,800 producing wells across Midland, Upton, Andrews, Martin and Glasscock counties.

In 2023, the company operated five drilling rigs on average, including two electric rigs. Net production in 2023 averaged 182 MBOED and 106 operated wells were brought online.

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Description

If you are selected as the Midland Basin Measurement Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that contract obligations and lease agreements are aligned with regards to metering, testing, calibration and sampling in accordance with ConocoPhillips Measurement Policies and Procedures. The Measurement Technician performs most of their responsibilities at the central tank battery locations and associated well sites.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring work activities to ensure they are being performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensuring compliance with all contract obligations and lease agreements with regards to metering, testing, calibration and sampling in accordance with ConocoPhillips Policies and Procedures
• Being an active member in the ConocoPhillips Measurement Council
• Completing all work in compliance with company and applicable environmental, regulatory and safety policies
• Coordinating with Engineering and Operations to achieve established objectives and to minimize interruptions to operations
• Being the site point of contact (SPOC) for the ConocoPhillips Editing Group
• Supporting implementation of Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Management System, SAP-PM and PS
• Reviewing invoices and verifying billing, expenditures and cost-control on assigned projects
• Training and/or auditing ConocoPhillips policies and procedures
• On a limited basis, provide onsite supervision and coordination of measurement testing of company owned meters and witnessing of third-party meters in the operations area
• Operating a company-provided vehicle to perform job duties
• Regulatory work including agency testing requirements, Change of Status, Tank & Meter Numbering for new facilities
• Enforce all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures outlined in the ConocoPhillips Management System
• Train other technicians in various audit channel functions as required

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Valid/Current Driver’s License
• 1 or more years of experience with detailed routine calibrations, troubleshooting, repair, installation of electronic, and electrical/pneumatic equipment
• Willing and able to perform/align with following (with or without reasonable accommodation): Work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions, work in several different geographic locations every single day, work both in and out of a company-owned vehicle, wear appropriate special safety equipment, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull, use hand tools to make minor repairs, work weekends as requested

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree/technical certification or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Technology or foreign equivalent
• 3 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• 1 or more years of experience working with one or more of the following specifications in the installation and maintenance of meter stations -AGA – America Gas Association, API – American Petroleum Institute, GPA – Gas Processing Association
• 1 or more years of experience in performing system balance function
• 1 or more years of experience in working with Field Data Management (FDM) System
• Intermediate knowledge of AGA–3 1985 &1992 Standards, API 14.3, and GPA 2166-86
• Intermediate knowledge with PD Meters
• Intermediate knowledge with Coriolis meters
• Intermediate proficiency with Fisher ROC and Total Flow
• Intermediate proficiency (ability to perform the skill with limited assistance) with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and SAP
• Ability to utilize laptop PC and applicable software programs
• Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to work in a proactive manner
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership
• Extensive planning & organizational skills
• Effective oral & written communication skills
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

Apply Before: October 23, 2024

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.