Consultant Measurement Systems

Posted:
7/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

#WeAreONEOK Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is looking to add a Consultant – Measurement Systems to our Natural Gas Pipeline team! A successful candidate for this role will have at least 5 years of natural gas measurement experience including strong technical knowledge of currently available measurement technologies such as ultrasonic, Coriolis, and orifice measurement, gas chromatography, L&U investigation strategies, etc. This position will play a key role assisting with the development of our teams’ measurement knowledge, providing in depth investigative support for measurement anomalies, and support our Measurement Engineering team. If you enjoy mentoring eager teammates, promoting Measurement Excellence across an organization, providing highly technical measurement troubleshooting support, and pursuing the continuous improvement of Measurement best practices, we would love to talk to you.
Job Profile Summary
Monitors and evaluates the volumetric and compositional measurement performance at compressor facilities, custody transfer points, and overall pipeline operations. Preferred solid technical knowledge of measurement equipment in area to ensure it is functioning and calibrated properly and current with industry standards, safety policies and regulatory guidelines. Prepares, validates and presents measurement reports to various groups within the organization providing up to date health assessments on equipment. Develops and communicates measurement standards, guidelines and procedures that correlate with current API, AGA, GPA, and industry standards. Stays current on new measurement technology through ongoing training to be able to provide technical expertise in the field of measurement. Monitors and reconciles LAUF within multiple system. Secondary responsibilities include resolving ticketing issues both internally and with third party customers to include guidance to upper management on measurement discrepancy resolutions. Provide guidance to engineering on measurement equipment selection and installation based on project plans, commercial needs and operational requirements. Consistent use and/or application of advanced principles/theories/concepts/techniques in area of expertise. Often has unique knowledge in area of specialty plus solid knowledge of other related fields. Organizes, examines and analyzes information to provide resolution to a diverse range of complex problems/issues where analysis requires evaluation of variable factors and solutions often require creativity and a broad knowledge base to provide resolutions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Analysis

Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the volumetric and compositional measurement and flow of pipeline operations.

• Identifies cost efficient and effective measure equipment.

• Troubleshoot poorly performing measurement assets and makes equipment replacement recommendations, system configuration changes, or changes in operating practices.

Monitors physical LAUF processes to identify imbalances that require investigation or explanation.

Provides real time 24/7 analysis if needed for volume loss determination calculations using pipeline and facility measurement data via FLOWCAL and other internal analytical data collection programs. .

• Collaborates with and attends meetings with internal and third-party stakeholders to resolve measurement system issues.

• Resolves measurement equipment concerns by identifying the faulty equipment and managing the troubleshooting process.

Commercial Projects

• Collaborates with and attends meetings with internal stakeholders to develop and implement commercial and maintenance funded project plans.

• Provides detailed measurement specifications on equipment needed for engineering cost estimates.

• Provides technical support on equipment design variances based on individual project plans.

• Ensures project plans and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) are accurate and provide solutions based on specific measurement equipment needs.

Standards & Procedures

• Develops, reviews, and modifies measurement standards and procedures.

• Attends industry measurement committee meetings to stay current on the latest measurement practices.

Training

Acts as a mentor to other members of the measurement team and assists with the development and implementation of a robust measurement training protocol.

Third-Party Inspections

Witnesses third-party metering inspections and attends lab calibrations of measurement equipment.

Ensures process and procedure compliance with all applicable industry standards (API, AGA, GPA, etc.).

• Maintains third-party calibration documentation.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of job-relevant work experience

Work Experience

  • 5 or more years related work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English

  • Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers

  • Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions

  • Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet

  • Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures

  • Ability to: compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives

  • Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives

  • Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment

  • Ability to: deal with highly complex and/or sensitive issues where no existing policies or precedents apply

  • Ability to: travel if required >25%

Licenses and Certifications

  • None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

  • Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

  • Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

  • Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

  • Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

  • Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

  • Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

  • Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

  • Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

  • Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

  • Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

  • Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

  • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

  • Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

  • Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

  • Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

  • Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

  • Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

  • Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

  • Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

  • Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

  • Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

  • Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

  • Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

  • Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

  • Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

  • CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

  • Travel up to 25%

Driving

  • Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547​.

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