Title:  Measurement Technician

Basic Function

HF Sinclair Midstream located in Artesia, NM is seeking a Measurement Technician. This position conducts moderately complex to complex measurement assignments and duties for assigned department under limited supervision to ensure the measured and scheduled movement of lease crude oil occurs in a cost effective manner in compliance with State and Federal regulations. 

Job Duties

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Ensures all assigned operations conform to both State and Federal regulations (i.e. DOT, OSHA, and BLM)
• Investigates product movement gain/loss issues
• Maintains, overhauls, configures and troubleshoots metering systems
• Straps new tanks in the field and at terminals
• Measures and grades crude oil receipts and deliveries by truck, pipeline and refinery LACT
• Ability to troubleshoot 4-20 ma instrument loops
• Balances volumes between load and delivery point in compliance with policies and procedures governing operations and measurement
• Working knowledge of API standards and governmental measurement policy
• Ensures all measurement devices are operating accurately
• Performs quality control checks to ensure integrity and accurate measurement at point of purchase
• Designs and sets up new delivery locations
• Liaises with all drivers and management to ensure all interactions with the assigned division flow smoothly
• Able to configure and maintain flow computers, metering systems and associated equipment
• Tracks, troubleshoots, and maintains all truck and pipeline LACTs
• Creates daily reports as required to ensure operations are being performed cost effectively and efficiently
• Ability to prepare for and witness a prover calibration
• Acts as a witness for meter provings

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

A minimum of five years of oil and gas measurement experience is required. 

Education Level

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

PREFERRED EDUATION:

A technical or an Associate’s degree, or documentable measurements school or training.

Required Skills

Ability to lead and train a small group of employees. Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations (i.e. algebra) and proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications. Good mechanical ability and understanding of operational principles of assigned area’s testing instruments. Good verbal and written communication, reading, organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with others. Ability to complete all required classroom and CBT training. Ability to achieve high proficiency scores.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Certifications in API standards and BLM working and measurement of crude oil preferred. Emergency Response training is preferred. DOT safety rules and regulations both State and Federal level are preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May supervise and/or direct work of lower level Measurement Technicians.

Work Conditions

Field based with up to 75% of travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery/industrial and warehouse environment. Work is performed primarily out-of-doors in all weather conditions and subject to extreme temperatures (hot and cold); during the course of an assignment, may be exposed to dust, dirt, mud, water, petroleum products, chemicals, pressure vessels and/or tanks, fumes or airborne particles, closed confined spaces, loud noises or vibrations, mechanical or moving parts, and exposed to a risk of electrical shock.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, working in confined spaces, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand or finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 60 ft, strenuous physical activity, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential (inability to maintain standard insurance rates is grounds for dismissal), valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance, ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Job conditions may require perception of color differences.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.