Offshore Measurement Tech I

Port Fourchon, Louisiana, United States

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reference
Job reference 1272335
location
Location Port Fourchon, Louisiana, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Other
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 27, 2026

Our client is seeking an Offshore Measurement Technician I to work within their facilities located in Port Fourchon, LA on a long-term assignment (initially 12 months with possibility of extension / becoming permanent).

Responsibilities

  • Perform accurate measurement of oil, gas, and liquid hydrocarbons for allocation and custody transfer purposes.

  • Conduct LACT meter proving, sales gas meter calibration, and verification in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

  • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate liquid and gas metering systems, ensuring reliable measurement performance.

  • Support and verify oil and gas sampling activities to meet custody transfer and allocation requirements.

  • Work with single?phase metering systems, including positive displacement, turbine, orifice, and V?cone meters.

  • Diagnose measurement discrepancies and perform equipment testing and corrective actions as required.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.

  • Utilize measurement and flow computer software, including OMNICOM, PCCU32, and MON2000, to monitor, configure, and document measurement data.

  • Prepare, review, and maintain accurate measurement reports, calibration records, and documentation.

  • Collaborate with engineers, operations, and other technicians to support reliable measurement and production reporting.

  • Follow strict safety protocols while working around heavy equipment and in hazardous or offshore environments.

  • Travel to offshore locations as required to support field measurement activities.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years experience / training in Oil and Gas Allocation and Custody Transfer measurement systems
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for LACT meter proving, Sales Gas meter calibration, and Oil & Gas sampling for Custody Transfer.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for liquid and gas meter operation, calibration, and Oil & Gas sampling, for allocation.
  • Knowledge of single-phase metering by positive displacement, helical turbine, orifice, and v-cone, for oil and natural gas systems, troubleshooting and equipment testing procedures.
  • Ability to navigate and use Windows-based programs such as OMNICOM, PCCU32, Mon 2000.
  • Experience in the use of computers and a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to travel and work on offshore locations, around heavy equipment, and in variable environmental conditions.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required

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