Field Measurement Technician

Company: IPMC LIMITED 
Skills: Field Service Tech 
Experience: 1 + Years 
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 
Location: LAGOS, NIGERIA 

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Measurement Technician Provides gas testing, gas analyses, and metering station audit services in order to satisfy settlement testing and measurement provisions of gas contracts in addition to assisting in project development and economic new connect by performing the following duties. 

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Assists with repairing and/or replacing faulty instruments, safety equipment and controls, and maintains instruments and control equipment in a clean and workable condition
Audits meter stations for installation errors and primary element integrity to ensure contract compliance and consistency with industry and company standards
Fill out applicable work/hot work permits, lockout/Tagout documentation, attend and participate in tailgate sessions with others involved in worksite activities
Initiates and maintains potential new connect project files
Maintains instrument and control equipment data log sheets and computer-based database and preventative maintenance system
Maintains the integrity of test results through systematic validation, periodic provings, maintenance and certification of test equipment
Makes routine and emergency calibrations and adjustments to correct abnormal operation of instruments and controllers and reports such conditions and corrective action to operators
Monitor and recognize dangerous and/or emergency conditions within the process and perform procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process/facility in order to protect personnel, community, environment, and equipment
Performs new well deliverability and quality tests
Performs various gas quality tests. Provides chromatographic gas analyses for contract settlement by use of portable gas chromatograph
Prepares audit quality documentation of provings, analyses, and measurement discrepancies
Proves and/or calibrates metering station recording equipment to within limits prescribed by the manufacturer
Provides new well test reports ad documentation relevant to economic evaluation
Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problems
Utilize proper Lockout/Tag-out operating and safety procedures
Work with coworkers in the response to emergencies requiring coordination, equipment or plant shutdown, and/or evacuation
Write repair work requests for routine and major maintenance that cannot be handled as part of normal operations using a CMMS (MAXIMO)
Knowledge of the following: Conduct Chromatographic Gas Analyses, Metering Station Recording Equipment, Gas Testing, among others
Regular and reliable attendance is required

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 
Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in Engineering or other related fields
Minimum of 1-3 years of work-related experience
Must have a mechanical aptitude
Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors
An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic
Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources
Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment
Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment and common sense
Intermediate computer skills (Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)