Measurement Technician

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Measurement Technician to support FHR Pipelines and Terminals. We seek a candidate with an entrepreneurial spirit and exceptional communication skills, capable of generating value for our organization. The right candidate will also have the willingness and desire to drive continuous improvement while also having strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.

This role can be based in our San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, or Austin, TX office

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Bonus eligible!
• Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program
• Excellent Health benefits
• Potential Tuition Reimbursement
• (3) weeks' vacation to start
• All necessary PPE is provided by the company

Our Team

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company; we are privately owned, we have a 9/80 work schedule, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, and calibrate measurement instrumentation, including but not limited to, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, flow transmitters, level transmitters and density transmitters.
• Ensure accurate custody transfer of hydrocarbons for intra and intercompany movements in adherence with established Flint Hills Pipeline & Terminal policies and guidelines, applicable regulations and industry standards
• Work with management and project groups to define and prioritize measurement improvement projects
• Review and engage in testing new measurement technologies with external vendors to ensure FHR is current with industry advancements.
• Participate in the development of Flint Hill's Measurement Plans for the phase out of obsolescent technology and implementation of new technologies to ensure measurement processes adequately support the operational and financial needs of the company
• Review/audit metering systems to ensure end-to-end integrity and accuracy. Review proving factors, flow computer and LC computations, data transmission, SCADA computations
• Identify any measurement errors, make necessary corrections to the volumes, and supply the relevant supporting documentation.
• Evaluate all aspects of the assigned facilities to ensure precise measurement with a high degree of ownership
• Ensure the design and construction of new metering stations meet business objectives and follow the appropriate guidelines for custody transfer (per contract and API guidelines where applicable) or leak detection as necessary.
• Manage measurement-related routine workorder creation, distribution, and proper documentation.
• Conduct Measurement assessments of operational sites to discover opportunities for improvement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 1-3 years of oil and gas industry experience
• Experience managing multiple priorities and multitasking
• PC skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 Applications and measurement-related software
• Ability to work overtime and be on the on-call schedule as needed by the business unit
• Position requires travel of up to 25%

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance; to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability and willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Is able to respond to audio alarms, or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2+ years of experience in measurement, instrumentation, and electrical within the industry
• 2 or 4- year degree in a technical-related field
• Experience with liquid and gas flow computers, and communications to PLC and SCADA systems
• Experience with various types of metering such as positive displacement, liquid turbine, helical turbine, Coriolis metering, differential pressure meters and ultrasonic

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).