Measurement Technician Lead
SPL is growing and we are looking for more great employees like you!
SPL is a globally recognized industry leader in flow assurance, hydrocarbon measurement, characterization, and production analytics. We specialize in third-party services for operators across the hydrocarbon value chain. More than 90 percent of the world’s majors and 85 percent of America’s leading independent operators have used SPL as a trusted partner.
The company combines ISO-certified labs in key basins throughout North America, verifiable test methods, and world-renowned scientists with patented software and digital workflows to bring more confidence and insights to our customers’ data.
We specialize in multiple areas of the value chain:
- Field employees work to calibrate equipment, program and automate systems, and perform instrumentation and equipment work on client sites.
- Lab employees take samples that have been collected in the field and run a multitude of tests for environmental factors and quality of the product. We also have a blending lab that works to create the chemicals that other companies use to calibrate their analytical equipment.
- The Production Analytics team audits existing field structures and design, balances our client’s entire systems, and allocates royalties to maximize profits.
SPL is expanding our footprint internationally in the production, midstream, finished products, and environmental markets. We are also focused on developing industry-leading automation and data analytics tools that will help our customers ensure the integrity of their data.
Position Summary
The Measurement Lead must be team oriented, proactive, and goal driven. This position reports up to a field supervisor (or equivalent) and helps maintain workflow in large SPL markets.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain teams work schedule with customers and SPL. If any changes are made to the schedule, notification to the customer and the appropriate SPL office is required. Team Lead should remain at least 50% billable;
- Handles special requests and directs field projects that require extra diligence to complete on time for the customer;
- On non-scheduled days, the Measurement Lead will perform assignments at the office including time and ticket approvals, ordering, inventory, etc.;
- Available to team for troubleshooting, skills trainings, and other supplemental needs;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED;
- Previous experience as a Measurement Technician is required;
- Advanced knowledge of gas and liquid meters, different brands, and the ability to troubleshoot issue with these meters when needed;
- Proficient in collecting oil and gas samples according to best practices;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Good communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- May be required to obtain DOT Medical Card
- Must be able to carry equipment (not to exceed 50 pounds) up and down steps. At times, multiple trips of this nature (due to more than 50 pounds of equipment) may be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, safety glasses, FRC’s, hard hats, safety toe work boots, ear plugs/muffs and respiratory protection
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Must be able to pull up to 50 pounds
- Working extended hours and varying shifts is often required
- May be exposed to hazardous noise levels at work sites on an occasional basis
- May be exposed to hot/cold/inclement weather conditions
- May be required to work in tight quarters
- May be required to work at elevated heights
- Must be able to stand and sit for various lengths of time
- Must be able to crouch, stoop and kneel for various lengths of time