Liquid Measurement Technician Lead (LACT & Meter Proving)
Artesia, NM - USA
Job Summary
At SPL the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities support critical infrastructure and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth SPL is a place where you can build a meaningful career while making a real-world impact.
We are seeking a proven Lead Measurement Technician with strong experience in liquid measurement meter proving and field operations to support and strengthen our liquid measurement services in Artesia NM.
In this role you will provide field leadership and technical oversight for liquid measurement operations supporting a team of technicians responsible for LACT units custody transfer systems and measurement services across multiple customer sites. You will be accountable for measurement accuracy operational execution safety compliance and team performance in a fast-paced field environment.
What Youll Do
- Lead and perform meter proving operations using ball provers piston provers and associated systems
- Operate troubleshoot and maintain LACT units and flow measurement equipment (Coriolis turbine PD ultrasonic)
- Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination for field technicians including scheduling and work prioritization
- Ensure accurate execution of measurement services including calibration verification and documentation
- Review and validate proving reports meter factors and field data to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Serve as a technical expert and escalation point for complex field and customer issues
- Support training mentorship and development of field personnel
- Maintain accountability for equipment readiness maintenance and safe operation
- Ensure compliance with AGA API GPA standards and company safety protocols
- Communicate with customers to ensure service quality responsiveness and satisfaction
- Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency consistency and reliability
- Perform other duties as assigned
What Were Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred
- 2 years of hands-on liquid measurement or field measurement experience
- 1 years of experience leading supervising training or mentoring technicians
- Strong working knowledge of LACT units meter proving custody transfer systems and flow measurement equipment
- Familiarity with measurement software (PCCU ROClink TestIt Flowgate or similar)
- Solid understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements (AGA API GPA)
- Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record; Active CDL-A license strongly preferred
Work Schedule & Environment
- Full-time field-based position
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation including nights weekends and holidays as required
- Daily local travel to client sites required with occasional overnight or out-of-town travel
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and field conditions
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life AD&D and disability insurance
- Generous PTO sick time and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At SPL we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process please let us know.
Visa Sponsorship
At this time SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
SPL is a national provider of energy laboratory services, environmental testing, and measurement solutions. For more than 80 years, SPL has supported energy producers, municipalities, industrial facilities, and environmental professionals with accurate, defensible data used for regula ... View more