Large Houston based Oil and Gas exploration and production (upstream) company is hiring an IT Gas Measurement Analyst for a 12 months+ contract assignment with potential of extension or conversion to FTE. In this role as an IT Gas Measurement Analyst, you will provide support for measurement activities surrounding ongoing oil and gas field development. Will work onsite in Houston 3 days/week with remote 2 days/week with one of the remote days always being Friday. Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to be considered for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary focus of this role is the management and reporting of meter accuracy and efficiency with the utilization of the FLOWCAL application. Will apply sound knowledge and technical skills in evaluating and managing production data within the FLOWCAL database.

As the IT Gas Measurement Analyst, will maintain close interfaces with measurement technicians, measurement supervisors, and field production data management technicians to help to optimize the quality and accuracy of production data. Will be working with various support teams in Houston to ensure efficient delivery of requested information. Additional duties include:

Run FLOWCAL exception resolver daily and work to resolve identified exceptions weekly
Utilize historical data and analytical experience to estimate production data that cannot be recovered
Maintains and evaluates facility balancing on a weekly/monthly basis
Works closely with the production data management team members to ensure production data across the asset is consistent and accurate
Imports and evaluate meter proving, meter calibration, and liquid and gas analyses to ensure data quality and conformance with contractual obligations
Completes end of month close processes
Creates and tracks field measurement issues
Works independently with minimal guidance
Publish clear, concise, and timely communication on measurement and product validation activities
Capable of multi-tasking numerous projects and working within deadlines

REQUIRED SKILLS

High school diploma (or equivalent)
Experience: 1 - 2+ years oil and gas production experience
Proficiency with the Microsoft suit of products and intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills required.
Travel: Field visits 1x per year
Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, planning, and organizing skills.
Good documentation skills required to support analysis and problem resolution.

PREFERRD SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in use of FLOWCAL products
Experience with Spotfire
Oil and gas experience in the production operations or measurement fields
Basic understanding of gas and liquid measurement