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Entry Level Measurement Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$63,279 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
The applicant should be familiar with reviewing gas measurement data for the purposes of resolving measurement discrepancies using FlowCal (or similar software product). This position will require an understanding of gas and crude oil measurement practices. The applicant will be responsible for ensuring that measurement data has been collected and seems reasonable, resolving discrepancies, providing reports to interested parties, and communicating problems and concerns to the appropriate teams. Other duties include data entry for Gas Analysis information, ensuring proper data transfer from different systems and editing gas and oil volumes. Must have a high school diploma or GED, College degree preferred. Have excellent communication and teamwork skills. Must have great computer and analytical skills. Good driving record required. Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.