April Allen
San Antonio
Summary
Results-driven Measurement Specialist with extensive experience in gas and oil. Proven expertise in database management and technical troubleshooting, ensuring accurate data archiving and compliance. Recognized for optimizing processes and enhancing reporting efficiency, leading to timely audits and improved operational performance. Strong communicator adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex measurement issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Measurement Specialist
Midstream Integrity Services (MIS)
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Managed multiple company's analytical duties, ensured daily data archiving into Flow Cal Database, missing data retrieved reimported cfx files loaded to Cloud server pathed for database import
- Exported raw files for archiving and importing to database
- Reviewed and approved exceptions throughout the month, as well as monthly meter calibrations, adjusted as needed based on test results
- Closed monthly data within time restraints by individual Company schedules, deployed final reports, fulfilled monthly audit packets to include specific reports, and multiple file extensions for easy implementation for end users (C++, xml, csv, ana, pdf, Microsoft Office/Tools Word, Excel, Power Point, Shared services, Drop box)
Lead Analyst
Apache NAUR
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Direct communication with third party Measurement Company for calibration reviews
- Oversight of quality file review and approval process from labs
- Coordination of measurement changes with Technicians
- Served as liaison with third party Measurement Company compiled and reviewed monthly and quarterly calibrations
- Approved daily exceptions, and relayed necessary adjustments for final closing of gas and liquid measurement
- Additionally, I directed communication with Technicians for measurement changes and maintained calibration and sampling schedules, along with generating and distributing various reports for internal and external customers
- Moreover, Beta tested Cygnet Measurement Database processes and controls, ensured seamless operations post-beta testing
Measurement Analyst
Howard Energy
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Configured meters and gas chromatographs to meet contractual agreements and shadow EFM configurations
- Provided direct communication with field for any meter issues that required onsite evaluation
- Helped technicians with establishing communications with radios
- Supported implementation of Pgas measurement database in house to Howard Energy, ensured all meters and gas chromatographs configured to meet contractual agreements
- Monitored volumes and quality exceptions, provided direct communication with field for any issues, and set up new meter connects into database
- I actively used ROC link and WinCCU for direct communication with meters, closed monthly data, and created customized volume reports via BI Launch Pad
- Provided final monthly gas volume and quality data to internal departments as well as external customers
Sr. Measurement Analyst
South Cross Energy
12.2011 - 01.2016
- Monitor volume and quality exceptions, missing data, and discrepancies with Electronic Flow Meters and Chromatographs
- Set up new meters, stations, and quality configurations in the database
- Compared field tickets with database to ensure correct data imported, troubleshot, and resolved import failures
- Processed quality updates, remote communications through ROC link, and prepared monthly audits for customer companies
- Created and maintained internal/external balancing reports
- Monitored daily volume and quality exceptions and addressed discrepancies in Electronic Flow Meters and Chromatographs
- I ensured correct data imported by comparing field tickets with the database
- Additionally, I processed quality updates, managed remote communications through ROC link, and prepared monthly audits for customer companies, created and supported internal/external balance reports
- I also performed daily data entry from Condensate BBL, converting it into volume for balancing and nomination purposes
Gas Measurement Analyst
Energy Transfer, LLC
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Oversaw five hundred Route Meters monthly, ensuring accuracy and resolving exceptions
- Managed a team of four Route Techs, provided daily/weekly support for frozen temperatures and pressures
- Coordinated the conversion of files through WINCCU and ROC link, imported into Pgas as needed
- Compiled fifty-two audit packages monthly for Coastal Flow, kept hard copy files for all Midstream meters
- Reviewed, cleared, and edited meters with malfunctions or missing data, ensured compliance with SOX
- Initiated and completed PPA's for warranted discrepancies, and keyed OMV’s, as necessary
- Set up new Stations, Meters, and Quality in Pgas database, and created new lists for daily/monthly report mailouts and line balances
Gas Measurement Sr
PNM
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Retrieve daily chromatograph and gas volume data
- Monitored Gas Scada system for gas flow, temperature, and pressure changes
- Troubleshot measurement issues with Field Techs
- Analyzed files for discrepancies prior to importing into Pgas database
- Generated and reviewed monthly gas quality and volume statements
- Assisted Engineers with documentation and measurement problems
- Maintained monthly fuel usage and lost gas damage reports
- Gathered and analyzed files from other companies
- Communicated and troubleshot measurement issues with Field Techs
- Helped find and resolve measurement problems of meter history with Field Techs
- Analyzed files for discrepancies before importing into Pgas database, generate monthly gas quality and volume statements, Assisted Engineers with documentation and measurement problems
- Additionally, I kept monthly fuel usage and lost gas damage reports, gathered, and analyzed files from other companies, and communicated measurement issues with Field Techs
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Gallup, NMSkills
- Database management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reporting skills
- Records management
- Effective communication
- Process optimization
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Enjoy working in the yard and planting
- Volunteer regularly with our local Food Bank
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Measurement Specialist
Midstream Integrity Services (MIS)
04.2020 - 08.2024
Lead Analyst
Apache NAUR
10.2018 - 04.2020
Measurement Analyst
Howard Energy
01.2016 - 10.2018
Sr. Measurement Analyst
South Cross Energy
12.2011 - 01.2016
Gas Measurement Analyst
Energy Transfer, LLC
07.2008 - 12.2011
Gas Measurement Sr
PNM
06.2006 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
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