Measurement Analyst - Houston, United States - Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Primary Purpose:

The Measurement Analyst performs a variety of critical tasks that will support the goals and initiatives of the Measurement Department and the corporation.

The Measurement Analyst works with upstream and downstream business groups to ensure a complete and timely transfer of required measurement related information.

The Measurement Analyst works to identify and resolve problems and inaccuracies in measurement information that have a financial impact on the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilize skills and knowledge to analyze measurement data, identify measurement data inaccuracies, and work with others to interpret and resolve such inaccuracies
Participate in the investigation and reconciliation of measurement discrepancies, measurement data issues including the investigation of lost and unaccounted for (L&U) gas and liquid on company owned assets
Perform data analysis/audits of physical measured points on Kinder Morgan assets.
Work with downstream business groups and thirdparty interconnecting companies regarding the exchange of thirdparty measurement data.
Analyze measurement comparison reports and investigate discrepancies outside of defined tolerances.
Initiate, track and finalize requests for measurement adjustments from third party companies.
Complete and/or assist with point requests and point setup in measurement and accounting systems.
Provide timely response to measurement data inquiries, data reports per requests from internal and external customers.
Manage measurement volume adjustments utilizing the guidelines in the individual pipeline tariffs, general terms & conditions, and contracts and department procedures.
Prioritize workload to ensure that critical locations are reviewed and completed by a designated time.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable industry related standards and guidelines regarding the measurement of natural gas and liquid products (AGA, GPA, SOX, NAESB, BLM, etc.)
Acquire an understanding of the corporation's primary business models including the business functions of gathering, transporting, and processing of natural gas and liquids.
Acquire knowledge regarding the impact of measurement inaccuracies to balancing and to the company.
Assist with system development, enhancements, system testing, documentation, and training.
Assist with development and implementation of new measurement procedures and processes.
Work with Measurement Manager and Supervisor to develop project plans, set goals, tactics, and timelines.
Share technical and procedural knowledge and help train other team members as required.
Provide backup support for other team members as needed.
Notify management of immediate and potential problems affecting the quality and timeliness of measurement data.
Routinely produce grammatically correct reports, summaries, policies, procedures, and memos.
Communicate effectively (written and orally) with team members and internal/external customers.
Ensure personal conformity and support team decisions, departmental policies and procedures, and all mandated industry standards.
Participate on special projects and assignments as delegated by management.
Participate in team and department level meetings.
Organize, schedule, and conduct various meetings as required and accurately document meeting notes and action items.
Place priority on safety by attending safety meetings, acquiring knowledge of safety guidelines/goals, and working to ensure department and corporate safety guidelines are followed.

Duties Specific to the Volume Analyst:

Analyze measurement data for completeness, identify trends, discrepancies, and other anomalies using historical trends and knowledge of other operational considerations.
Research root causes and work with other resources to resolve measurement problems.
Utilize the measurement system to analyze and adjust measurement corrections as required.
Research and resolve measurement system validation errors.
Research and resolve exceptions identified in the data loading process.
Analyze and review measurement data/graphs, trends, values to identify potential measurement inaccuracies.
Review, verify, and resolve discrepancies on assigned field meter calibration inspection reports.
Acquire proficient knowledge of various meters, RTUs, calculations, etc., used in the volume determination process.
Recognize and help to resolve missing data issues that occur in the transfer of data from the metering device into the downstream measurement and accounting systems.
Work with management and assigned field technician to make appropriate volume corrections in the measurement system.
Retain accurate and complete documentation for measurement data edits and adjustments per department policies and procedures.
Manage measurement information from third party companies.
Understand and follow volume adjustment guidelines