Manager, Measurement and Quality Control (MQC)

Job Summary: Support the overall implementation and maintenance of the Company Measurement and Quality Control programs by assuring product quality and measurement accuracy for Company pipelines and terminals.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the resolution of product quality and measurement problems through investigation and solution recommendation.  Issues include those involving multiple locations, shipper corporate involvement, large settlements or blending.
• Assist in the installation, setup, calibration, and monitoring of new measurement or quality monitoring equipment.
• Review meter factor exceptions monthly and recognize changes/issues.
• Audit pipeline and terminal over/short and recognize changes/issues.
• Train field personnel on various measurement and quality control policies and practices, including:
  • Product sampling, testing, cut procedures, product specifications, regulatory requirements, product handling, and response to quality problems.
  • Measurement procedures, tolerances, ticketing, and response to measurement problems.
• Manage and maintain the database for fungible lab testing, jet fuel filtration, lab and measurement equipment as well as quality upsets.
• Research and recommend new technologies or product specifications.
• Provide technical advice and counsel concerning the application and use of measurement and quality equipment, including remotely controlled quality and measurement applications.
• Support the development and implementation of the Corporate M&QC program and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct training and quarterly reports and attend meetings when necessary.
• Maintain involvement and participation in API or ASTM and report information of potential impact to Company.
• Provide technical expertise, support and training to Control Center, Scheduling, shippers, field operations, Transportation, Marketing, Information Systems and Engineering as requested or needed.
• Participate in special projects and evaluations, as required.
• Support regular auditing of compliance with M&QC policies at pipelines and terminals.

Basic Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in related discipline preferred.

 

Experience:

• 5+ years of Petroleum Measurement, Quality Control or equivalent experience required.
• Related experience in measurement and quality control or related field preferred. 
• Chemistry background is preferred, including organic chemistry; knowledge and experience with lab practices; familiarity with refining processes; and knowledge of measurement systems and leak detection algorithms.
• Experience in field, pipeline or petroleum related operations is preferred.
• Must be capable of performing informative statistical data analysis.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language.
• Ability to abide by all DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, manuals and reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Consistently demonstrates cooperative, team-oriented behavior.
• Safety conscious and understand safe work practices for operating in the oil and gas field and on the road.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must pass a criminal background check

 

Other Criteria (Preferred):

• In order to be successful in this position, one must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, with all levels of the organizations, are required.
• This position requires someone who can work well under pressure and has a strong commitment to safety.
• Individual should be a self-starter who is able to work with limited oversight and take ownership and responsibility for their assigned location(s).
• Individual must be available during non-work hours as required and will be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.  Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Individual must consistently exhibit a high level of customer service.
• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.