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Kinder Morgan

Measurement Analyst

Kinder Morgan, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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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 third-party interconnecting companies regarding the exchange of third-party 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 set forth in the pipeline tariffs, general terms & conditions, operating agreements, contracts, and department procedures

Actively participate in the research and reconciliation of lost and unaccounted for product on company assets

Develop proficiency in utilizing the SCADA interface to identify and analyze measurement discrepancies

Utilize advanced analytics tools—such as Power BI, Meter Spatialization, and LLM—to support investigations into measurement discrepancies and enhance data-driven decision-making

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

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