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Measurement technicians are hired on H-1B visa, TN visa, and EB-3 visas by manufacturers, engineering firms, and quality labs across the U.S. Employers regularly sponsor this role because precise measurement and calibration skills are in consistent industrial demand. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Measurement Lab Analyst will provide technical troubleshooting support, training, and assistance to Field Operations personnel for ABB 8206 and Daniel-Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA natural gas chromatographs (GCs) and other gas quality measurement equipment. Hands-on experience with both ABB and Daniel-Emerson online gas chromatographs is a key qualification for this position. The successful candidate should have a strong working knowledge of GC operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and gas analysis. The ability to troubleshoot and support both Daniel and ABB chromatograph platforms is an important function of this role. Additional responsibilities will include performing gas analysis using laboratory chromatographs, testing and calibrating field metrology equipment, supporting evaluation of new gas measurement and monitoring technologies, and developing and improving procedures within the Kinder Morgan Measurement Lab (KMML). The individual must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people, personalities, skill levels, and educational backgrounds with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical support and assistance to Field Operations personnel with ABB 8206 and Daniel/Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA gas chromatographs and other gas quality devices.
- Lead training classes on the operation and repair of the ABB 8206 and Daniel/Emerson 470XA and 500 gas chromatographs.
- Lead audits of field chromatographs, samples systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors and Project Management to help design new meter sites.
- Choosing the right chromatograph/application for the measured gas.
- Provide technical support for GC sampling systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance and system performance.
- Selecting the appropriate auxiliary equipment.
- Assist field technicians in troubleshooting issues with field chromatographs.
- Phone support.
- Field support.
- Online support.
- Review and validate GC site schematics to identify changes, discrepancies and operational requirements for site GC’s.
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting online ABB 8206 and Daniel/Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA gas chromatographs.
- Performing gas analysis using laboratory gas chromatographs and gas quality analyzers.
- Reviewing GC analysis data and evaluating results for accuracy and acceptance into the measurement system.
- Testing, certification, and calibration of measurement test equipment.
- Supporting the evaluation and implementation of new gas measurement and monitoring technologies.
- Enhancing and developing laboratory procedures and work practices.
- Providing technical assistance to field personnel and other internal customers.
- Assist with troubleshooting SCADA communication issues involving Modbus, serial, Ethernet and other communication issues.
- Effectively prioritizing workload among multiple projects and assignments.
- Taking on new projects and adjusting priorities on short notice.
- Applying strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
Must have experience with the ABB 8206 and Daniel-Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA gas chromatographs. An Associates or Bachelor degree in related field, such as Instrumentation & Electrical or Engineering, is preferred but not required. Candidates with 5+ years of relevant Measurement experience and demonstrated knowledge of natural gas measurement and gas chromatographs will also be considered.
Skills/Experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with both ABB 8206 and Daniel-Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA online gas chromatographs.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing ABB and Daniel-Emerson online gas chromatographs.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong knowledge of GC operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and gas analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of gas sampling systems, including GC sample system design, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and performance evaluation.
- Working knowledge of flow computers, including their operation, configuration and integration with natural gas measurement systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot GC hardware, instrumentation, communications, and related measurement equipment.
- Ability to review GC analysis data and compare results against historical trends and expected values for acceptance into the measurement system.
- Experience operating electronic, pressure, and temperature test equipment, including Fluke multimeters and calibrators, Heise pressure instruments, and Crystal pressure modules.
- Strong logical, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain objectivity and make recommendations based on test results and data.
- Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Intermediate computer skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following experience is highly desirable:
- Extensive experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing both ABB and Daniel-Emerson online gas chromatographs.
- Experience supporting ABB and Daniel-Emerson chromatographs in a field natural gas measurement environment.
- Experience operating chromatographs and interpreting/reviewing gas analysis data.
- Natural gas measurement industry experience.
- Knowledge of measurement principles and metrology.
- Knowledge of applicable natural gas measurement standards, regulations, and industry practices.
- Experience with field measurement equipment and gas quality instrumentation.
- Advanced computer skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Role is based in Downtown Houston at the Kinder Morgan Measurement Lab.
- This position has the opportunity to work a flexible work schedule with 9 hour work days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.
- Occasional after-hours field support.
- Traveling approximately 0–10% of the time to field sites and offices, with occasional overnight stays.
- Maintaining a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurer.
- Lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to analyze problems from multiple perspectives and develop sound recommendations.
- Ability to work effectively and safely with fellow employees, customers, contractors, and external contacts.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take directions from supervisors.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and shift priorities as needed.
- Must possess strong situational awareness and interpersonal judgement, including the ability to recognize when to engage, when to provide support, and when to allow others the space to work through an issue.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Position level, job title, and pay will be determined by candidates’ level of experience and skill.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The Measurement Lab Analyst will provide technical troubleshooting support, training, and assistance to Field Operations personnel for ABB 8206 and Daniel-Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA natural gas chromatographs (GCs) and other gas quality measurement equipment. Hands-on experience with both ABB and Daniel-Emerson online gas chromatographs is a key qualification for this position. The successful candidate should have a strong working knowledge of GC operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and gas analysis. The ability to troubleshoot and support both Daniel and ABB chromatograph platforms is an important function of this role. Additional responsibilities will include performing gas analysis using laboratory chromatographs, testing and calibrating field metrology equipment, supporting evaluation of new gas measurement and monitoring technologies, and developing and improving procedures within the Kinder Morgan Measurement Lab (KMML). The individual must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people, personalities, skill levels, and educational backgrounds with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical support and assistance to Field Operations personnel with ABB 8206 and Daniel/Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA gas chromatographs and other gas quality devices.
- Lead training classes on the operation and repair of the ABB 8206 and Daniel/Emerson 470XA and 500 gas chromatographs.
- Lead audits of field chromatographs, samples systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors and Project Management to help design new meter sites.
- Choosing the right chromatograph/application for the measured gas.
- Provide technical support for GC sampling systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance and system performance.
- Selecting the appropriate auxiliary equipment.
- Assist field technicians in troubleshooting issues with field chromatographs.
- Phone support.
- Field support.
- Online support.
- Review and validate GC site schematics to identify changes, discrepancies and operational requirements for site GC’s.
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting online ABB 8206 and Daniel/Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA gas chromatographs.
- Performing gas analysis using laboratory gas chromatographs and gas quality analyzers.
- Reviewing GC analysis data and evaluating results for accuracy and acceptance into the measurement system.
- Testing, certification, and calibration of measurement test equipment.
- Supporting the evaluation and implementation of new gas measurement and monitoring technologies.
- Enhancing and developing laboratory procedures and work practices.
- Providing technical assistance to field personnel and other internal customers.
- Assist with troubleshooting SCADA communication issues involving Modbus, serial, Ethernet and other communication issues.
- Effectively prioritizing workload among multiple projects and assignments.
- Taking on new projects and adjusting priorities on short notice.
- Applying strong mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
Must have experience with the ABB 8206 and Daniel-Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA gas chromatographs. An Associates or Bachelor degree in related field, such as Instrumentation & Electrical or Engineering, is preferred but not required. Candidates with 5+ years of relevant Measurement experience and demonstrated knowledge of natural gas measurement and gas chromatographs will also be considered.
Skills/Experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with both ABB 8206 and Daniel-Emerson 470XA, 500 and 700XA online gas chromatographs.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing ABB and Daniel-Emerson online gas chromatographs.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong knowledge of GC operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and gas analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of gas sampling systems, including GC sample system design, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and performance evaluation.
- Working knowledge of flow computers, including their operation, configuration and integration with natural gas measurement systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot GC hardware, instrumentation, communications, and related measurement equipment.
- Ability to review GC analysis data and compare results against historical trends and expected values for acceptance into the measurement system.
- Experience operating electronic, pressure, and temperature test equipment, including Fluke multimeters and calibrators, Heise pressure instruments, and Crystal pressure modules.
- Strong logical, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain objectivity and make recommendations based on test results and data.
- Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Intermediate computer skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following experience is highly desirable:
- Extensive experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing both ABB and Daniel-Emerson online gas chromatographs.
- Experience supporting ABB and Daniel-Emerson chromatographs in a field natural gas measurement environment.
- Experience operating chromatographs and interpreting/reviewing gas analysis data.
- Natural gas measurement industry experience.
- Knowledge of measurement principles and metrology.
- Knowledge of applicable natural gas measurement standards, regulations, and industry practices.
- Experience with field measurement equipment and gas quality instrumentation.
- Advanced computer skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Role is based in Downtown Houston at the Kinder Morgan Measurement Lab.
- This position has the opportunity to work a flexible work schedule with 9 hour work days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.
- Occasional after-hours field support.
- Traveling approximately 0–10% of the time to field sites and offices, with occasional overnight stays.
- Maintaining a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurer.
- Lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to analyze problems from multiple perspectives and develop sound recommendations.
- Ability to work effectively and safely with fellow employees, customers, contractors, and external contacts.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take directions from supervisors.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and shift priorities as needed.
- Must possess strong situational awareness and interpersonal judgement, including the ability to recognize when to engage, when to provide support, and when to allow others the space to work through an issue.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Position level, job title, and pay will be determined by candidates’ level of experience and skill.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Measurement Technician
Target industries with high sponsorship volume
Aerospace, automotive, medical device, and semiconductor manufacturers sponsor measurement technicians regularly. Focusing your search on these sectors significantly improves your odds of finding an employer willing to file an H-1B or TN petition.
Clarify your visa category before applying
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the USMCA, which avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa. Knowing your eligibility upfront helps you target employers familiar with your specific visa category.
Highlight certifications prominently on your resume
ASQ Certified Quality Technician, ASME dimensional metrology certifications, and ISO calibration training signal to employers that you meet the technical threshold for a specialty occupation claim, which strengthens the H-1B petition considerably.
Understand how your degree affects sponsorship eligibility
H-1B requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in metrology, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field directly supports that argument. Unrelated degrees may require a credential evaluation or additional documentation from the employer.
Ask employers about their sponsorship process early
Some companies sponsor frequently through established immigration counsel; others have no process at all. Asking directly in early interviews saves time. Look for job postings that explicitly mention visa sponsorship availability as a starting filter on Migrate Mate.
Build a portfolio of calibration and measurement work
Documentation of instruments calibrated, tolerances maintained, and measurement systems analyzed gives immigration attorneys concrete evidence for specialty occupation arguments. A well-documented work history also strengthens EB-3 labor certification filings significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a measurement technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. H-1B visa requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Measurement technician roles tied to engineering, metrology, or quality assurance in regulated industries like aerospace or medical devices are more likely to qualify than general calibration technician positions at smaller shops.
What visa options exist for measurement technicians outside the H-1B lottery?
Canadian and Mexican nationals can enter on a TN visa under the USMCA if the role fits a qualifying category such as industrial engineer or engineering technologist. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and far fewer applicants than the H-1B cap. EB-3 is available for permanent sponsorship and does not require a specialty occupation finding.
Does a measurement technician need a bachelor's degree to get sponsored?
Not always. EB-3 has a separate category for skilled workers that does not require a bachelor's degree, making it accessible for technicians with vocational training or an associate's degree. For H-1B, the employer typically needs to demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is standard for the role, which is harder to establish for technician-level positions without relevant engineering credentials.
Which employers commonly sponsor measurement technicians for U.S. visas?
Large manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, and medical device sectors file the most sponsorships for measurement and calibration roles. Companies like Boeing, Raytheon, Honeywell, and contract quality labs with ISO-accredited facilities appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship availability, making it easier to find employers actively hiring for this role.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sponsorship timelines for this role?
If the role qualifies for H-1B and the employer files under the regular cap, your petition enters a lottery held each March for an October 1 start date. Selection is not guaranteed, and unselected registrations cannot be reused that cycle. Employers can file outside the cap if they qualify as cap-exempt, and TN or E-3 visa alternatives bypass the lottery entirely for eligible nationals.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Measurement Technician jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.