Kinder Morgan Greensboro , NC 27395
Posted 3 weeks ago
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Product Technologist is responsible for maintaining product measurement of product volume and quality within a geographic area.
The Product Technologist works with customers evaluating claims, measurements, and calibration procedures. Also works with the Measurement/Operations Analyst to track and investigate over/short product volumes on pipelines and tank farms.Metering SystemsMaintain an awareness and record of all problems, repairs, modifications, etc., of all metering systems in the area
Maintain complete calibration data on all provers
Recalibrate prover loops every five years or after any modifications are made
Review ticket database for equipment failures and notify appropriate maintenance personnel
Cup calibrate all area digital Wahl-test thermometers twice a year
Review the Turbine Meter Statistics Report monthly
Review daily the Stock Summary Report and the record of daily line activity
Check and revise count averages and coarse tolerances at each area as needed
Customer ClaimsAssist Operations Managers or Operations Control Center in completing claims
Review all data and make a recommendation on the claim to the Measurement/Operations AnalystTanksInspect and maintain measurement equipment used for tank measurement or water draw
Scraper CyclesCoordinate all aspects of scrapers cycle within the assigned areas
Witness the loading, shooting and receiving of all scrapers to the extent possible
Sample the product stream at each receiving point
Product Specification ProblemsAssist Operations Managers, Supervisors and the Operations Control Center with product specification problems
Provide oversight for the sampling and testing requirements of the Operations ManualCorrosionMaintain records of the six-month corrosion coupon analyses• Retrieve and prepare records for assisting Products (SE) Pipe Line Company and Owner Company Auditors • Special assignments/projects • Perform projects and other duties as assigned
The preferred location for this position is at the Kinder Morgan Products Pipelines location in Greensboro, NC.
EducationHigh School Graduate or equivalent
Prefer relevant 2 or 4 year degree
Good reading and mathematics skills Experience/Specific Knowledge/Certifications/LicensesExperience, knowledge, and understanding of procedures involved in operating and maintaining a liquid pipeline system
Prefer extensive knowledge of the Products (SE) Pipe Line system
Demonstrated initiative and self-motivationMust have organizational skills to handle a variety of matters simultaneously
Must possess and maintain a Valid Drivers License Compentencies/SkillsMust be able to effectively and cooperatively work with other people and take direction and supervision
Possess basic computer skills such as Word, Excel, email
Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with coworkers, contractors, government officials and customers
Working ConditionsWork is inside and outside
Must be able to be on call and report as needed and be able to work extended hours as required in emergencies, equipment or service interruptions, and/or other related circumstances
Kinder Morgan