MEASUREMENT SPECIALIST (Finance)
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Job Summary
PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN LAKE CHARLES, LA.
Provides direct field oversight and works toward accurate measurement of crude oil, refined products, and petrochemicals shipped on marine vessels, in pipelines, through terminals, and in or out of refineries. Deals with public inspectors, vessel personnel, state agencies, customers, and suppliers in verifying accuracy of tank level / meter measurement, measurement equipment and inspection and calibration services and procedures. Analyzes measurement situations, solves problems, and improves processes to improve CITGO ROCE. Works with CITGO Schedulers, Terminal Operations and Engineering departments to ensure measurement equipment and instrumentation is properly calibrated. Oversees Inspection company field personnel are properly performming their field duties. Investigates situations of current losses or gains and proactively acts to protect CITGO assets.
Minimum Qualifications
Worked as loss control specialist, petroleum inspector or related field. Knowledge of static/dynamic measurement techniques gained through formal training or experience. This individual has to be a self-starter, working with very minimal supervision. Good computer skills. (Knowledge of SAP or Right Angle a plus, but not required.)
The miniumum years of job related experience rquired is: 6 years of oil measurement experience.
Job Duties
1. Administers and coordinates measurement system accuracy activities. Evaluates the effectiveness of tests and calibrations both internal and external to CITGO for compliance with contracts, API and other standards so that both the test equipment, measurement equipment being tested and personnel involved all perform to expected levels. Also facilitates and monitors repair of this equipment as such testing is initiated. Routinely inspects and monitors all custody transfer measurement equipment. Witnesses testing and proving activities to determine if procedures are being carried out with respect to CITGO Procedures, Best Practices, API Standards and contract requirements.
2. Performs field audits public inspector's performance for accuracy, training, knowledge of measurement practises and of API Standards, timeliness, and quality of service. Performs field audits of CITGO facilities and offsite terminals to determine their current measurement practises follow the latest API and other applicable industry standards and procedures. Witness meter proving and trouble shoot meter proving errors at all CITGO terminals.
3. Employee is to review petroleum shipments for assigned geographic area of responsibility for volume and quality discrepancies that affect outturn figures and billing. Alert operations and claims personnel when discrepancies are observed. Support will be provided to claims personnel in the investigation and documentation of claims, for and against the company, and recommended actions to be taken. Checks inspection reports for measurement accuracy, correct application of volume correction tables, and calculations. Compares shore to vessel volume and intransit differences to ensure they are within CITGO'S allowed tolerances. Inputs inspection company measurement data into SAP. Conducts measurement studies to trend cargo movement losses and terminal and vessel experience data. Develops projects to innovate better and more profitable methods of measurement.
4. Assists Senior Measurement Specialist and Measurement and Loss Control Manager with subject matter consulting to help Engineering personnel, internally and externally, and Maintenance on different measurement systems for static, dynamic, and marine measurement for incoming and outgoing crudes, feedstocks, and finished products. Interprets API and other standards when necessary.
Job Duties II
5. Employee will provide guidance to CITGO schedulers semi-annually as to recommended contractors to be assigned to petroleum transfers.
6. Employee is to provide measurement training to CITGO facility personnel as needed for proper application of API Measurement Standards.
7. Employee will montior CITGO contracts with measurement contractors and make recommendations to update and improve such contracts in terms of procedures and pricing schedules.Employee works closely with the CITGO Foreign Trade Zone coordinators to ensure that measurement equipment records are maintained accurately and timely.
8. Employee is to maintain a sound working knowledge of API and ASTM Standards and maintain an up-to-date library to reference such standards. Employee is to attend training courses as agreed with supervisor.
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Here are the incentives we offer:
• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)
PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID - 1226
