Measurement Lead

Be the field expert who makes sure every barrel and every mcf we sell is measured right.

Why this role matters

Accurate measurement is how Flywheel gets paid. Custody transfer, production accounting and regulatory reporting all depend on meters, flow computers and analyzers that are installed, calibrated and running correctly. This role leads the technicians who keep it that way.

The Lead Measurement Technician oversees the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and compliance of our oil, gas and water measurement equipment. You will be the primary field expert for flow computers, analyzers, meters, proving and related instrumentation, lead and mentor field measurement technicians, and support reliable operations across production, pipeline and facility assets.

Schedule: Full-time; after-hours and on-call as needed
Department: Operations
Reports to: Measurement Supervisor or Operations Manager

What you'll own

Measurement Operations and Maintenance

• Lead daily measurement operations for oil, gas and water measurement systems
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain gas and liquid meters, flow computers, RTUs and communication systems, pressure and temperature transmitters, gas chromatographs and analyzers, LACT units and meter runs, and tank gauging systems
• Perform meter proving and verification
• Diagnose and resolve measurement discrepancies and equipment failures
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for custody transfer and production accounting

Leadership and Team Oversight

• Lead, mentor and give technical guidance to field measurement technicians
• Coordinate technician schedules, priorities and field assignments
• Support onboarding and technical training of new teammates
• Promote safe work practices and accountability within the team
• Serve as field lead during outages, startups and major troubleshooting events

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with API and AGA standards, company operating procedures, and federal, state and local regulations
• Maintain accurate calibration, maintenance and inspection records
• Review measurement reports and investigate volume variances or abnormal trends
• Assist with internal and external measurement audits

Technical Support and Optimization

• Support operations, engineering, automation and accounting with measurement issues
• Recommend improvements to measurement accuracy, reliability and efficiency
• Take part in commissioning new facilities and measurement equipment

Assist with SCADA integration and communication troubleshooting