Position Description

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking an Operations Tech for the SACROC Production Field in Snyder, TX. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the field with emphasis on gas metering and gas sampling/analysis. The Production Field employs over 1200 CO2 and Water Injection wells, 22 Manifolds, 5 Water injection stations, and 11 water gathering stations. Kinder Morgan is seeking a Gas Measurement Ops Technician to maintain its gas metering systems at SACROC and LDMU. The successful candidate will perform monthly calibration of such equipment and ensure all data is recorded and collected accurately. Perform periodic maintenance and repairs to all equipment.

Position Requirements

-Monitor and maintain 100 plus ABB Gas Flow Meters for SACROC and LDMU.
-Monitor and maintain 20 plus Foxboro/Vera bar Meters for SACROC.
-Perform monthly calibrations and PMs for ABB and Foxboro meters using PK calibration -equipment, RTD probes and pneumatic gauges.
- 5 years' experience in gas measurement.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
- Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation and carry a cell phone.
-Complete all CBT and Safety Training assigned. Attend Daily Safety Meetings and inspections of all PPE being used.
-Proficient in Excel and Microsoft.
-The candidate must have previous experience operating Inf-Con Fusion Gas Chromatograph equipment.
Preferred Experience/knowledge:
-Ability to Perform meter repairs as needed.
-Replace XIMV and IMV pressure sensors as needed.
-Replace and program faulty XFC G5 Boards on ABB meters as needed.
-Replace faulty Parker 5-way manifolds on ABB meters as needed.
-Replace faulty RTD probes for ABB meters and meter tubes as needed.
-Replace faulty batteries and solar panels for ABB meters as needed.
-Upgrade Orifice plates as needed, upsize and downsize according to gas flow volumes.
-Reprogram meters for changes in orifice plate sizing.
-Reprogram ABB meters for changes in gas analysis composition for accurate flow rates.
-Work with IE group for ABB Flow meter communications with PLC cabinet for SCADA relay.
-Replacing outdated Foxboro meters with ABB Flow meters and converting programing to accommodate Vera bar readings instead of orifice plate flow conversions.
-Addressing any gas flow concerns high/low reading volumes that arise SACROC/LDMU.
-Monitoring of SCADA for gas flow meter relay for accurate gas flow volume readings.
-Perform annual H2s survey with Mobil Lab, Tutwiler H2s testing, SACROC/LDMU.
-Work with KM Project Team Engineers for new facility setup and design for gas flow meter tube selection and sizing for orifice plate and meter tube size.
-Work with Operations group on any gas flow issues ABB Flow meter issues or flow volume issues that arise.
-Placing orders and keeping items in stock and on hand for ABB Flow meter repair and service, XIMV IMV pressure sensors, XFC G-5 Boards, RTD's, Batteries, Manifolds, Solar panels, H2s Rae Tubes, H2s Sample Pumps along with orifice plates.
-Keeping gas cylinders monitored for pressure levels and service.
-UHP Nitrogen, for PK calibrations and Oxygen surveys.
-UHP Helium, for Inf-icon Fusion Gas Chromatograph testing of gas samples.
-Calibration Gas, for Inf-icon Fusion Gas Chromatograph and Oxygen Analyzers.

-Performing weekly Oxygen Surveys at SACROC/LDMU Water Gathering Facilities 30# Vapor lines as needed for oxygen issues at the plant SGP/Shlumberjay.
-Perform monthly gas chromatograph testing for all Manifold facilities and 30# Vapor SACROC/LDMU.
-Includes the gas streams of the 400, 200# and 100# systems. Uploading test results into PRODNET and sending results to Midland Team.
-Testing all Well Gas samples collected by Operations with gas chromatograph and uploading test results into PRODNET and sending results to Midland Team.
-Maintain and inspection of all Gas Department test equipment, monthly and annual inspections and calibration checks. PK equipment, RTD probes, pressure gauges and Gas Chromatographs (bake outs and calibration).
- Experience in EOR floods. "Enhanced Oil Recovery"
- Thorough understanding of EOR Production Process Equipment to include Water Injection Facilities and how they relate to the operation.
- Previous or current experience with CO2 Production Process facilities.
- Previous or current experience with LOTO, MOC, PHA and PSSR's documentation and process

Educational Requirements:
-High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Education
Technical School degree or Gas Chromatography certified training

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.