Measurement Technician - Mercer

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan Corporation is the largest Natural Gas pipeline company across North America. Kinder Morgan offers challenging, rewarding careers and professionally develops its employees in technical professions serving local communities with clean energy.

This Technician position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Mercer, PA Area. This is a Monday through Friday position with on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan values teamwork, community, safety, integrity and environmental stewardship.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k plan & retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off

The Measurement Technicians are assigned a company vehicle and must maintain a good driving record.

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, control and accuracy of all natural gas measurement facilities.

• Install, inspect, test, adjust, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and remove advanced measurement, control and regulation equipment, SCADA and gas quality analyzers.
• Detect measurement error and correct volumes as needed and provide supporting documentation.
• Monitor natural gas through the measurement system, insure all corrections and proper gas qualities are applied.
• Interpret and apply electrical and electronic schematics pertaining to measurement electronics.
• Assess all facets of assigned facilities to insure accurate measurement and to minimize the company’s lost and unaccounted gas volumes.
• Perform audits of custody transfer and control data when necessary.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all measurement facilities and equipment.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Represent Kinder Morgan in a professional manner with external customers.

Minimum requirements:

Associates degree in a technical field, Technical degree or certificate or equivalent experience

• Basic computer skills of MS Office, operating systems, company software.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems.
• Knowledge in the proper use of electronic test instruments.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment used in gas and liquid product measurement and control.

• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.
• Achieve & maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.

• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimum supervision.
• Adequate analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to speak and understand English. Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Work safely, provide safety feedback to teammates and oversee contractors work quality and safe job performance.

• May work in low-lit areas
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, clime to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc.
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required
• Available for shift work when applicable
• Physical demands:
  Ability to lift, push-pull and carry up to 50 lbs, and climb ladders on occasion.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. The job level will be…