Measurement Analyst (Hybrid) - Colorado Springs, CO
Kinder Morgan, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
The Gas Measurement Analyst
The Gas Measurement Analyst works with upstream and downstream business groups to ensure accurate and timely transfer of measurement data used for billing, regulatory compliance, and operational decision‑making. This role performs volume processing, balancing, and data integrity tasks critical to the Measurement Department and the corporation.
The analyst uses the company's measurement data management systems to investigate anomalies, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies among measured volumes, field conditions, and operational events. This position requires strong analytical ability, technical proficiency with data tools, and an understanding of natural gas measurement equipment and processes.
Successful candidates demonstrate curiosity, a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement, and the ability to connect data trends with real‑world physical events occurring at measurement stations.
Primary Purpose:
Monitor, validate, and analyze natural gas measurement data across assigned pipeline systems
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and traceability of custody transfer measurement data
Participate in investigation and reconciliation of measurement discrepancies, including Lost & Unaccounted (L&U) gas analysis
Support the goals and initiatives of the Measurement Department and the corporation through quality work product and cross‑functional collaboration
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Measurement Data Analysis
Monitor daily natural gas measurement volumes and quality data across assigned pipeline system
Validate custody transfer measurement data to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to settlement and billing cycles
Identify anomalies, trends, or discrepancies in measurement data and perform root cause analysis
Correlate measurement data behavior with operational events such as maintenance activities, equipment changes, flow disruptions, or communication failures
Analyze measurement comparison reports and investigate discrepancies outside defined tolerances
Process measurement volume adjustments utilizing pipeline tariffs, general terms and conditions, and contracts
Participate in Lost & Unaccounted (L&U) investigations on company-owned assets
Systems and Data Management
Utilize the company's measurement data management systems to review, validate, and reconcile measurement records
Extract and analyze data using SQL queries, Excel, and other analytical tools
Complete and assist with point requests and point setup in measurement and accounting systems
Provide timely response to measurement data inquiries and data reports per requests from internal and external customers
Support data integrity through quality checks, exception reporting, and audit review processes
Assist with system development, enhancements, system testing, documentation, and training
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with field measurement technicians and engineering personnel to investigate data anomalies
Work with downstream business groups and third‑party interconnecting companies regarding exchange of measurement data
Initiate, track, and finalize requests for measurement adjustments from third‑party companies
Work with Measurement Manager and Supervisor to develop project plans, set goals, tactics, and timelines
Share technical and procedural knowledge and help train other team members as required
Compliance and Documentation
Acquire and maintain working knowledge of applicable industry standards and guidelines (AGA, GPA, SOX, NAESB, BLM)
Ensure measurement processes comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Maintain documentation related to measurement data corrections, investigations, and audit trails
Support internal and external audits related to measurement accuracy and data management
Routinely produce grammatically correct reports, summaries, policies, procedures, and memos
Organize, schedule, and conduct meetings as required; accurately document meeting notes and action items
Safety
Place priority on safety by attending safety meetings and acquiring knowledge of safety guidelines and goals
Work to ensure department and corporate safety guidelines are followed
Notify management of immediate and potential problems affecting the quality and timeliness of measurement data
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The analyst uses the company's measurement data management systems to investigate anomalies, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies among measured volumes, field conditions, and operational events. This position requires strong analytical ability, technical proficiency with data tools, and an understanding of natural gas measurement equipment and processes.
Successful candidates demonstrate curiosity, a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement, and the ability to connect data trends with real‑world physical events occurring at measurement stations.
Primary Purpose:
Monitor, validate, and analyze natural gas measurement data across assigned pipeline systems
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and traceability of custody transfer measurement data
Participate in investigation and reconciliation of measurement discrepancies, including Lost & Unaccounted (L&U) gas analysis
Support the goals and initiatives of the Measurement Department and the corporation through quality work product and cross‑functional collaboration
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Measurement Data Analysis
Monitor daily natural gas measurement volumes and quality data across assigned pipeline system
Validate custody transfer measurement data to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to settlement and billing cycles
Identify anomalies, trends, or discrepancies in measurement data and perform root cause analysis
Correlate measurement data behavior with operational events such as maintenance activities, equipment changes, flow disruptions, or communication failures
Analyze measurement comparison reports and investigate discrepancies outside defined tolerances
Process measurement volume adjustments utilizing pipeline tariffs, general terms and conditions, and contracts
Participate in Lost & Unaccounted (L&U) investigations on company-owned assets
Systems and Data Management
Utilize the company's measurement data management systems to review, validate, and reconcile measurement records
Extract and analyze data using SQL queries, Excel, and other analytical tools
Complete and assist with point requests and point setup in measurement and accounting systems
Provide timely response to measurement data inquiries and data reports per requests from internal and external customers
Support data integrity through quality checks, exception reporting, and audit review processes
Assist with system development, enhancements, system testing, documentation, and training
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with field measurement technicians and engineering personnel to investigate data anomalies
Work with downstream business groups and third‑party interconnecting companies regarding exchange of measurement data
Initiate, track, and finalize requests for measurement adjustments from third‑party companies
Work with Measurement Manager and Supervisor to develop project plans, set goals, tactics, and timelines
Share technical and procedural knowledge and help train other team members as required
Compliance and Documentation
Acquire and maintain working knowledge of applicable industry standards and guidelines (AGA, GPA, SOX, NAESB, BLM)
Ensure measurement processes comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Maintain documentation related to measurement data corrections, investigations, and audit trails
Support internal and external audits related to measurement accuracy and data management
Routinely produce grammatically correct reports, summaries, policies, procedures, and memos
Organize, schedule, and conduct meetings as required; accurately document meeting notes and action items
Safety
Place priority on safety by attending safety meetings and acquiring knowledge of safety guidelines and goals
Work to ensure department and corporate safety guidelines are followed
Notify management of immediate and potential problems affecting the quality and timeliness of measurement data
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