Energy Job Search ยท 4 days ago
Measurement Team Lead
Victoria, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking a Measurement Team Lead to oversee the daily operations and strategic direction of the measurement team supporting upstream oil and gas production. The role involves managing a team of technicians, ensuring accurate measurement of oil, gas, and water, and driving standardization and cost improvements across assets.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor a team of field technicians and measurement specialists
Coordinate daily and monthly workflows, ensuring timely resolution of meter issues
Drive measurement consistency across field assets combined with detailed documentation
Manage budgets and drive cycle time and cost improvements
Effective communication with central teams that consume measurement data: production accounting, IT production/scada, & operations
Work with technicians and vendors to ensure safe and efficient corrective actions
Support field technicians in calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining oil, gas, and water meters
Spend at least half of time in the field working on corrective actions
Ensure timely scheduling and dispatch to minimize unnecessary field travel through proactive work management
Oversee daily coordination of meter data using Cygnet Vision, PI, and FMS systems
Identify and resolve issues such as: Battery voltage drops, High differential pressure (DP) readings, static pressure anomalies, frozen or erroneous temperature readings, incorrect meter mapping or time sync issues
Ensure proper documentation and data recording for audit purposes
Lead efforts to standardize meter characteristics
Implement configuration updates and remote optimizations across all Eagle Ford assets
Coordinate with central and midstream teams to align measurement practices and data protocols
Collaborate with SCADA, Automation, and Operations teams to streamline ticketing and issue resolution
Lead continuous improvement on for system enhancements
Identify and address gaps in calibration protocols, work order issuance, and equipment readiness
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
Budget and cost performance
Meter uptime percentage
Work order resolution time
Data accuracy rate
Reduction in field technician dispatches
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field (preferred)
10+ years of experience in oil & gas measurement operations
Proven leadership experience managing field technicians and technical teams
Strong understanding of measurement & scada systems (Cygnet, PI, FMS)
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Detailed knowledge of API MPMS / AGA standards
ABB/RTU, Emerson, Coriolis meter expertise
Experience with orifice plate analysis and beta ratio evaluations for balancing pads
Knowledge of RTD, AMU, and meter configuration standards
Ability to interpret and act on production data trends
Proficiency in workflow management and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible working schedule
Paid time off policy
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Generous 401(k) matching program
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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