Position DescriptionPRIMARY 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 Systems
Maintain an awareness and record of all problems, repairs, modifications, etc., of all metering systems in the areaMaintain complete calibration data on all proversRecalibrate prover loops every five years or after any modifications are madeReview ticket database for equipment failures and notify appropriate maintenance personnelCup calibrate all area digital Wahl-test thermometers twice a yearReview the Turbine Meter Statistics Report monthlyReview daily the Stock Summary Report and the record of daily line activityCheck and revise count averages and coarse tolerances at each area as neededCustomer Claims
Assist Operations Managers or Operations Control Center in completing claimsReview all data and make a recommendation on the claim to the Measurement/Operations AnalystTanks
Inspect and maintain measurement equipment used for tank measurement or water drawScraper Cycles
Coordinate all aspects of scrapers cycle within the assigned areasWitness the loading, shooting and receiving of all scrapers to the extent possibleSample the product stream at each receiving pointProduct Specification Problems
Assist Operations Managers, Supervisors and the Operations Control Center with product specification problemsProvide oversight for the sampling and testing requirements of the Operations ManualCorrosion
Maintain 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.
Position Requirements Education
High School Graduate or equivalentPrefer relevant 2 or 4 year degreeGood reading and mathematics skillsExperience/Specific Knowledge/Certifications/Licenses
Experience, knowledge, and understanding of procedures involved in operating and maintaining a liquid pipeline systemPrefer extensive knowledge of the Products (SE) Pipe Line systemDemonstrated initiative and self-motivationMust have organizational skills to handle a variety of matters simultaneouslyMust possess and maintain a Valid Drivers LicenseCompentencies/Skills
Must be able to effectively and cooperatively work with other people and take direction and supervisionPossess basic computer skills such as Word, Excel, emailEffectively communicate, orally and in writing, with coworkers, contractors, government officials and customersWorking Conditions
Work is inside and outsideMust 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 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.
