Liquids Meter Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Test calibrate operate maintain and inspect crude oil/natural gas liquid electronic flow meters flow computers and all associated measurement equipment including control valves relief valves and analyzers on designated pipeline system and truck terminals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate measurement of crude oil/natural gas liquids into and out of an assigned area of the pipeline district
• Monitor document and address any lost and unaccounted for crude oil/natural gas liquid volumes
• Maintain and troubleshoot positive displacement meters Coriolis meters and densitometers including the use of ProLink software
• Install maintain and troubleshoot electronic flow computers such as Omni Flow X and TopTech using OmniCom and other web based software
• Install maintain and troubleshoot field devices such as temperature and pressure transmitters using field communicators such as Hart 475 and Trex devices
• Install maintain and troubleshoot field communications backbone and end devices including cell modems radio licensed and Internet Protocol equipment
• Collect weekly and monthly crude oil samples and perform grind outs and RVP testing. Install maintain and troubleshoot Clif Mock and volume regulator solenoid samplers.
• Collect weekly and monthly natural gas liquid samples transport to 3rd party labs and troubleshoot/maintain YZ liquid samplers.
• Complete all applicable and required documentation for all aspects of crude oil/natural gas liquid measurement position
• Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities in accordance with company procedures/policies and DOT regulations
• Assist in cost control of pipeline operations and maintenance
• Install configure troubleshoot maintain and calibrate electronic flow computers control valve and actuated valves in designated pipeline system along with other associated measurement and control equipment
• Schedule and witness calibration of assigned 3rd party meter stations
• Resolve issues pertaining to measurement and system balance
• Communicate at a technical level and interface with customers measurement operations and engineering groups.

Education

• High School Diploma

Work Experience

• None required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 3 years of comprehensive liquid measurement experience and/or 5 years process automation/I&E and/or data communications/electronics experience
• Knowledge of concepts in natural gas liquid and/or crude oil gathering pipeline operations and liquid pump station facilities
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Components (Word Excel Power Point Outlook)
• Basic knowledge level of computer networking and Internet Protocol
• Must have people skills and task prioritizing skills
• Valid Drivers License
• Must speak fluent English
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. Positionis subject to random DOT drug testing
• Capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs
• Capable of vigorous outdoor activities and have manual dexterity with physical ability to work extended hours climbing bending kneeling squatting working with arms extended above the head twisting upper body standing for long periods walking on catwalks working in confined spaces exposure to extreme weather conditions driving a vehicle operation of forklifts and light industrial equipment
• Must be capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision and working in a close-knit team setting
• Must have people skills andtask prioritizing skills
• Ability to work overtime weekends holidays and able to respond to call outs
• The ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with other individuals teams customers and stakeholders of the business at various levels of the organization in a business-like and professional manner is required
• Will be in on call rotation

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 ones 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

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable drivers 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 or call 1-.