Sr Gas Measurement

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary:

95,000

Posted:

April 27, 2026

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SUMMARY Dynamic Business Development Manager with over 15 years of experience in

the oil and gas sectors. Proven expertise in Flow-Cal systems and gas quality assessment, successfully overseeing monthly closures for up to 60 systems while implementing enhancements that improved operational readiness by $158,999. Recognized for developing comprehensive procedures and driving team collaboration to meet contractual obligations, worked with SCADA and the Traders, and Business Development, daily to make sure all contracted volumes were received and delivered by the 11:00 AM nomination deadline. Worked with SCADA in developing the hourly, daily, and monthly polls, creating the operation and measurement polls on Cygnet System, and produced BLM, MMS, and FRC reports. Eager to leverage a strong analytical background and strategic vision to add value to organizations seeking efficient and compliant measurement solutions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2024 – 03/2026 Supervisor Measurement, Northwind Midstream

Reviewed the Flowing contracts for each producer and integrated all meters into the Flowcal system while building the meters in the Testit system. Identified the absence of gas analysis reports for the first three months of 2024 while analyzing monthly statements.

Contracted with SPL to conduct Sulfuric Speciation analyses for each active meter, establishing baseline measurements for H2S and CO2.

Challenged the use of a pressure base of 14.65, noting discrepancies with the 14.730 specification detailed in contracts; successfully created all meters in the Northwind Flowcal system, incorporated gas analyses, and imported Testit reports from the initial flow date, meticulously comparing prior run statements against the new Flowcal outputs and correcting any discrepancies.

Reviewed Proving and Calibration reports from Testit, ensuring meter factors and BS&W percentages were accurately entered into Flow-Cal due to the equipment installed in the field.

Engineered and continuously updated a comprehensive diagram using Visio for each new meter installation.

Spearheaded the collection of missing data, working with the SCADA Group, developing the scans used in collecting the missing data, the review of hourly records, and the generation of daily volume reports for executive meetings.

Researched and implemented zdSCADA, using Power BI significantly enhancing operational visibility by allowing executives and customers to track hourly daily volumes from the previous day. Resolved any arising questions or issues efficiently. Dispatched Daily Volume Statements and Gas Analysis reports to producers by the 10th of the previous month.

Developed weekly balances for executives in preparation for the Revenue Accounting closing process.

Collaborated with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure proper equipment ordering for meter skids, thus ensuring Northwind met contractual obligations.

Partnered closely with the Commercial Department by supplying hourly, daily, and monthly data essential for contract completion balances daily.

Provided essential data for Environmental, Compliance, and Engineering departments upon request, which occurred frequently.

In a small company setting as Northwind, I remained proactive and assisted with data request from all internal and external.

09/2019 – 06/2024 Sr Gas Measurement Analyst, Coastal Flow Measurement - Chevron

Scrutinized the daily missing data report, made necessary edits, and reviewed gas analyses and test reports, ensuring accurate updates to field characteristics and GQ sources.

Executed the monthly closing process by running scheduled jobs and collaborating with the Accounting Department to deliver essential reports for financial assessments for clients and state agencies.

Tested and transitioned the purchased by Chevron Measurement from Noble Energy into the FLOWCAL and Testit. Balanced every month and daily records for the five years of data. Present a document to the Chevron Executives, and once the presentation was completed, and Chevren approved, all hardcopies of the documents were stored for safety on the ICloud, and current monthly processed started..

Helped the Chevron SCADA team create all Cygnet points created for operations, SCADA, and Measurement so that the daily could be polled, and imported into the system. Did historical test using the last 5 days of the previous month for historical testing to make sure all required fields were configured correctly.

01/2018 – 09/2019 Sr Measurement Analyst, Crestwood Midstream

Converted 1,500 North Dakota gas, crude, NGL, and water meters onto the Flow-Cal system, ensuring timely monthly closures by the 5th workday and providing data to Revenue Accounting for invoicing.

Reviewed Proving and Calibration reports from Testit, manually entering meter factors and BS&W percentages into Flow-Cal due to field equipment considerations.

Collected missing data via Cygnet and exported it into Flow-Cal utilizing

FMS.

Successfully upgraded Flow-Cal from version 5.0 to 10.1.

Identified communication issues and contributed to developing solutions for data collection across 1,500 meters.

Reported monthly volumes for converted meters acquired through acquisition, enhancing the accuracy of data representation.

Fostered improved communication between office and field staff. Collaborated with field teams to automate gas quality downloads to the RTUs, diminishing reliance on manual entries.

Worked with the Accounting Department to produce necessary financial reporting for customers and state departments; addressed discrepancies promptly and effectively.

Assigned meter numbers to the field upon new installations, establishing a systematic approach for tracking.

Designed a streamlined numbering system to facilitate identification of meter reporting systems.

Converted gas analysis data into GQ Source format.

Developed segment balances for all systems for review by the Field Superintendent on a monthly basis.

Engaged closely with the BLM in systematic reviews of practices. Conducted thorough manual checks on all water and crude batch tickets, rectifying discrepancies in volumes and densities within Flow-Cal as necessary, ensuring high data integrity standards.

Executed the Meter Factor report in Flow-Cal to confirm that the factor maintained a rate of 1.000 for crude, ensuring accuracy in accounting. Created a specialized query to validate that all calculated indices matched their reported volumes, taking corrective measures for any discrepancies. Partnered with Measurement Specialists to initiate the receipt of NGL and crude hourly volumes from Spirit into Flow-Cal, reporting these metrics to Accounting via the Liquid Meter by Product report.

Maintained location balances for the Superintendent with follow-up calls to discuss any discrepancies identified during routine checks.

Coordinated 3rd Party verifications against checks, promptly notifying

discrepancies.

01/2015 – 12/2017

Supervisor, Gas Measurement, Kinder Morgan

Finalized monthly closures for all 35 systems by the 8th workday of the month, reviewing each segment with field teams and delivering data to the Allocation Department for invoicing; subsequently communicated daily volume statements and gas analyses to customers post-closure via email. Transitioned the Enid Pipeline – Hiland Measurement System following its acquisition from Continental Resources, taking charge of mastering each aspect of the asset and replicating files to create a parallel PGAS asset within the Kinder Morgan Measurement system, thus establishing compliant balances for gas liquids and condensate.

Traveled extensively between Houston and Enid, Oklahoma for 6 months to oversee asset assimilation and ensure balancing integrity.

Converted the PGAS Measurement to the Kinder Morgan in-house system and ran parallel operations for two months before shifting solely to in-house systems for monthly closures.

Conducted training sessions for analysts on the new processing system. Utilized Universal SCADA and WinCCU to address data collection needs until the updated SCADA system became operational in April 2017.

Coordinated team efforts to adapt Hiland Measurement Standards to Kinder Morgan's procedural formats, promoting compliance and operational efficiency.

Successfully upgraded PGAS systems from version 8.1 to 10.1 a month ahead of the expected production schedule.

10/2013 – 01/2015 I & A Supervisor, BHP Billiton Resources

Managed monthly closures for 25 gas and liquid systems by the 6th workday, coordinating closely with field staff to assure prompt reporting to the Allocation Department for invoicing.

Collaborated with the Petroleum IM group to implement measurement data for upstream and downstream systems, facilitating real-time data availability for the Executive Dashboard to support decision-making processes. Transitioned systems from PGAS to Flow-Cal, optimizing performance across platforms.

Converted gas analysis from PGAS to GQ Source in Flow-Cal and upgraded Tech Tools to Testit.

Reviewed operational schedules and fortified supervision effectiveness for all activities undertaken.

Developed and standardized procedures to ensure optimum service delivery to customer groups.

Facilitated collaboration among team members to create a unified Gas and Liquid Measurement system, streamlining data management processes. Played a pivotal role in the design and installation of the SCADA system for data collection across various offices.

Regularly reviewed liquid measurement information, integrating results into Flow-Cal for 527 meters and efficiently executed closure of monthly data files.

12/2004 – 10/2013 Manager, Gas Measurement, Crosstex Energy

Oversaw and finalized monthly closures for all 60 systems by the 6th workday, reviewing each segment with field teams and communicating results to the Allocation Department for invoicing; contributed significantly to the development of the Executive Dashboard.

Collected and reconciled missing data from Universal and WinCCU systems. Directed installation and balancing of Liquid processing plants in South Louisiana, ensuring operational compliance.

Authored the Measurement Standards Manual, defining operational protocols and standards.

Successfully completed the PGAS upgrade from 5.1 to 8.1 under budget by $158,999 and ahead of schedule by one month, enhancing operational readiness.

Monitored and reported communication challenges, contributing to solutions for effective data collection from 420 meters in the network.

Facilitated conversion strategies in collaboration with field teams, moving from charts to electronic recording in just two months.

Managed the conversion of 900 meters acquired through strategic acquisition, ensuring accurate monthly reporting of operational volumes.

Enhanced dialogue between office and field operations; automated gas quality downloads to RTUs to minimize manual entry errors. Collaborated in the design and evaluation of the new SCADA system, offering constructive recommendations for improvements in system functionality.

Presented Location Balances to field superintendents and Accounting; initiated 3rd Party vs Check comparisons to prompt corrections on discrepancies.

Identified a significant pipeline leak, yielding a cost saving of $1 million during my inaugural closing by diligently reviewing all balances.

10/2013 – 10/2002 Manager, Gas Measurement, Columbia Gulf Transmission

Responsible for the comprehensive review and evaluation of the accuracy of measurement data across multiple systems.

Designed and developed user interface applications for Measurement systems, integrating Tech Tools and SCADA functionalities.

Selected as a representative for the Measurement requirements within the broader SCADA system development team, advocating for field and office integration.

Documented a complete measurement system for the newly established organization, ensuring future operational efficiency.

Crafted specifications for major measurement system acquisitions, providing strategic insight.

Diligently monitored data import processes to ensure 95% was uploaded nightly for customer access, enhancing data retrieval efficiency. Managed timely communication of equipment outages within three hours to prevent loss of critical data.

Analyzed daily statistics, successfully reducing measurement system downtime to less than 1%.

Led the month-end closing process, enhancing customer data access timelines from five days to three days.

Utilized proactive management strategies that minimized prior period adjustments to less than three per month.

Oversaw and diagnosed issues within existing measurement workflows, ensuring continuous operational improvement.

10/2002 – 10/1991 Supervisor, Gas Measurement, Columbia Gulf Transmission

Facilitated the transition from chart processing to electronic measurement methodologies, significantly improving data accuracy.

Implemented the new measurement system three months ahead of schedule and under budget by $250,000, showcasing effective project management skills.

Reduced staff levels from 21 to 11, optimizing operational efficiency without compromising service quality.

Achieved a drastic reduction in 'Unaccounted For' metrics from $900,000 to less than $100,000 through effective oversight and data management. Selected hardware and off-the-shelf software (PGAS) that met defined corporate requirements, ensuring compliance and consistency. Reviewed operational schedules, reinforcing the presence of competent supervision for all activities conducted.

Led efforts to coordinate and establish procedures that provided optimal service to all customer groups, enhancing overall satisfaction.

Participated in the re-engineering and downsizing of the transmission team, ensuring a smooth transition throughout the process.

10/1991 – 10/1986 Sr Database Administrator, Columbia Gulf Transmission

Led the design and implementation of enterprise database systems that controlled and integrated pipeline information effectively.

Represented Columbia Gulf in corporate-wide initiatives, shaping the development of an information technology architecture aligned with strategic planning.

Served as the lead analyst in developing the in-house measurement system, providing solutions tailored to company needs. Actively participated in corporate-wide hardware and software standardization efforts, promoting environments that reduced total cost of ownership.

Converted legacy databases to Oracle/DB2 platforms, enhancing data management capabilities.

Customized, designed, and implemented database systems in multi-user environments, ensuring high accessibility and reliability of data.

Improved data throughput and validity through rigorous analytical processes and system enhancements.

Developed programs in SAS and COBOL, transitioning to C++ with embedded SQL queries to enhance system performance.

EDUCATION

Concordia University Bachelor of Business Management

GPA: 3.97

SKILLS

Designing systems

Assessing gas quality

Developing procedures

PGAS experience

Flow-Cal experience

Application upgrade Crude and NGL

Meters using Spotfire

Tech Tools

Database enhancements and testing

GQ Source

Proving and Liquid Sample

BLM, RRC, MMS

Testit

SOX (internal and external auditors)

SAP FICO (AP, AR, General Ledger)

Analyzing data

Responding promptly

Setting priorities

Handling complaints

Team building

Customer Service

Adaptable to change

Listening

Creative thinking

INTERESTS