Looking to Come in from the Field - Instrumentation and/or Operator
Intricate Group View all jobs
- Lloydminster, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of Enhanced Production Audit Program (EPAP) assessments including audit preparation, field reviews, follow-up, gap closure, and overall compliance assurance for client operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Develop, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of EPAP business processes and controls, including the creation of schematic measurement diagrams and compliance documentation.
- Maintain current and applied knowledge of AER Directive 017, MER PNG017, Directive 042/PNG042, Directive 060/PNG036, Directive 007/PNG032, and related measurement directives, applying them in practical client contexts.
- Assist in identifying and correcting non-conformities, audit triggers, and Compliance Assessment Indicator (CAI) reports, developing remediation plans and documented resolutions as required.
- Support the preparation, maintenance, and submission of Measurement Accounting and Reporting Plans (MARPs), ensuring alignment with facility operations and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure timely responses to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), regulator-driven audits, corporate audits, and other compliance requests.
- Provide technical support and guidance on the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of measurement systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, manufacturer requirements, and provincial regulations.
- Actively monitor facility balances, proration factors, and measurement KPIs to ensure systems are accurate and properly maintained, identifying and resolving metering differences, plant imbalances, and fuel/flare/vent reporting concerns.
- Support tools and applications used in meter verification, calibration management, gas sampling, and electronic flow measurement, ensuring data integrity across all platforms.
- Work with client Production Accounting, Field Data Capture, and operations technology teams to ensure metering configurations, schematics, and system data are accurate and consistent.
- Ensure meters are proved and calibrated in accordance with company policy or regulation and that correction factors are current across all reporting systems.
- Provide guidance on measurement quality and compliance for client projects and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Translate AER and MER regulatory expectations into operational best practices tailored to each client’s asset portfolio and operational context.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for clients needing practical support in applying measurement regulatory requirements across their operations.
- Identify requirements and opportunities for measurement regulatory exemptions, preparing and submitting associated regulatory requests on behalf of clients.
- Proactively identify measurement efficiency opportunities, regulatory gaps, and areas for improvement within client measurement programs.
- Support the coordination of site audits and integration of new or acquired assets into existing measurement systems, working across stakeholder groups to ensure regulatory continuity from the date of ownership.
- Develop and maintain metering schematics, measurement documentation packages, and integrated asset documentation (PMs, gas sampling records, master meter lists, calibration records, FFVS, FDC data).
- Contribute to client-facing reports, letters, and presentations that communicate findings, risks, compliance status, and improvement opportunities.
- Navigate and utilize provincial regulatory reporting and submission systems.
- Contribute to the development and upkeep of measurement specifications, standards, and procedures to ensure requirements for safety, compliance, reliability, and maintainability are upheld.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance regulatory workflows, measurement accuracy, and service delivery.
- Participate in industry and government forums and committees to stay current on regulatory developments and evolving measurement requirements and communicate their impact to clients and the Intricate team.
- Share knowledge and mentor junior team members, contributing to training strategies and the ongoing development of team capabilities.
- A degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in oil and gas operations, with at least 2 years working directly in production measurement, regulatory compliance, or a closely related discipline.
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Technologist (P.Tech.), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
- Strong working knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks and their measurement requirements, including AER Directive 017, MER PNG017, Directive 042/PNG042, Directive 060/PNG036, and Directive 007/PNG032.
- Familiarity with the Enhanced Production Audit Program (EPAP) and MARP preparation and submission processes.
- Knowledge of industry measurement standards and various measurement system types, sampling techniques, and electronic flow measurement (AGA, API, etc.).
- Strong communication and technical writing skills for both internal and client-facing documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; comfort with data analysis and business intelligence tools.
- Ability to travel to client sites and field locations, primarily in the Lloydminster corridor and across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Experience with measurement management, calibration tracking, and gas sampling applications commonly used in upstream oil and gas.
- Familiarity with operations technology toolsets such as distributed control systems, data historians, and advanced process control.
- Working knowledge of maintenance management systems.
- Experience in production accounting, process engineering, or instrumentation.
- Understanding of oil and gas facilities, equipment, and thermal/heavy oil operations.
- Knowledge of BC measurement guidelines (BCOGC/BCER) is an additional asset.
- Data visualization and reporting tool experience.
- A collaborative team culture built on mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Exposure to a wide variety of regulatory projects, clients, and asset types across Western Canada.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career progression across measurement, emissions, and broader regulatory consulting.
- The chance to shape how our clients approach measurement compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
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