Engineer IV
Spectraforce
Calgary, Alberta
2 hours ago
Job Description
Title: Senior Measurement Technical Advisor
Location: Calgary, Fort Saint John or Kamloops
Duration: 1 year (with a possibility of extension)
Work Model: Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office)
High Level Description:
The role is responsible for providing senior-level technical support for Northwest Region’s measurement assets and processes, guiding operations, troubleshooting, and serving as a subject matter expert in measurement, gas quality, pressure control and linebreak. At times, the work may involve leading resources, small teams, projects or guiding customers.
Specific Accountabilities:
• Provide senior Meter Station, Gas Quality, Linebreak and Pressure Control and Overpressure (PC/OPP) subject matter expertise to key stakeholders including Projects, Field Operations, Commercial, and Gas Accounting.
• Guide and support the design and operation of new, upgraded, reactivated and/or deactivated meter stations and PC/OPP to ensure they meet appropriate regulatory requirements, specifications/standards, and best practices.
• Plan and ensure annual completion of the Measurement Canada High and Low Intervention regulatory requirements, in cooperation with Measurement Engineering, Field Measurement and Asset Data Management.
• Develop, execute and enforce the gas quality program including standards, procedures, coordination & reporting. This may include providing regular presentations to senior leadership and leading or participating in dedicated studies.
• Review and approve third-party PC/OPP designs and annual reporting.
• Support client Lost & Unaccounted For (LUF) management to ensure tolerances are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day technical and troubleshooting support to resolve equipment and measurement data issues in a timely manner.
• Act as a subject matter expert for various vendor supplied devices such as meters, analyzers, EFM/RTU, Linebreak, PC/OPP systems, etc.
• Perform technical calculations including but not limited to blow down calculations, max/min flow, and equipment sizing.
• Develop business cases by obtaining input from various stakeholders, participating in risk ranking sessions, obtaining cost estimates from Project Development and providing technically sound and cost-effective treatment options.
• Liaise with external customers and engineering firms.
• Assist Measurement Engineering in the development and maintenance of measurement standards, specifications and typicals.
• Apply the Management of Change (MOC) Program to equipment and system changes.
Role Scope:
• Responsible for supporting compliance with applicable regulations; codes; company policy; standards and specifications; and industry best practices.
• Provide deep senior technical expertise and coordinate small teams to ensure work is completed to meet design and/or regulatory requirements within budget and allocated timelines.
• Influences personnel and facility safety through technical input into the Operational Risk Management program, root cause failure analyses, and lessons learned.
• Enhances reliability and efficiency through evaluation of new equipment and technologies, review of equipment performance, and lifecycle planning of Operations replacement/upgrade projects.
• Proven track record of working within a team environment and ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Required to influence others calmly and successfully, including customers, on technical and cost issues.
Working Relationships:
Internal:
Measurement Engineering, Field Operations and Planning, Facility Integrity, Core and Major Projects, Gas Accounting, Gas Control, SCADA, Commercial, & Environment
External:
Customers, engineering firms, measurement equipment vendors, calibration facilities, Measurement Canada
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
• Related university degree in a technical discipline and 7+ years of experience, or 10+ years of previous field operations measurement experience
• Experience with measurement equipment in the natural gas industry would be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g. CSA, AGA, API, GPA)
• Possesses working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OPR & Measurement Canada Regulations) and actively supports compliance initiatives in partnership with Engineering, who maintain primary accountability for regulatory adherence
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, partnerships with key stakeholders and influence without authority.
• Expertise with industrial controllers used in measurement applications, such as Bristol ControlWave and FB1200/FB3000.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, coordination and presentation skills.
Working Conditions:
• This role is office-based but may require travel to field locations across North America to ensure operations and project support is delivered successfully. Approx. 15%
• Periodic time commitments outside of regular office hours may be required.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.
Location: Calgary, Fort Saint John or Kamloops
Duration: 1 year (with a possibility of extension)
Work Model: Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office)
High Level Description:
The role is responsible for providing senior-level technical support for Northwest Region’s measurement assets and processes, guiding operations, troubleshooting, and serving as a subject matter expert in measurement, gas quality, pressure control and linebreak. At times, the work may involve leading resources, small teams, projects or guiding customers.
Specific Accountabilities:
• Provide senior Meter Station, Gas Quality, Linebreak and Pressure Control and Overpressure (PC/OPP) subject matter expertise to key stakeholders including Projects, Field Operations, Commercial, and Gas Accounting.
• Guide and support the design and operation of new, upgraded, reactivated and/or deactivated meter stations and PC/OPP to ensure they meet appropriate regulatory requirements, specifications/standards, and best practices.
• Plan and ensure annual completion of the Measurement Canada High and Low Intervention regulatory requirements, in cooperation with Measurement Engineering, Field Measurement and Asset Data Management.
• Develop, execute and enforce the gas quality program including standards, procedures, coordination & reporting. This may include providing regular presentations to senior leadership and leading or participating in dedicated studies.
• Review and approve third-party PC/OPP designs and annual reporting.
• Support client Lost & Unaccounted For (LUF) management to ensure tolerances are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day technical and troubleshooting support to resolve equipment and measurement data issues in a timely manner.
• Act as a subject matter expert for various vendor supplied devices such as meters, analyzers, EFM/RTU, Linebreak, PC/OPP systems, etc.
• Perform technical calculations including but not limited to blow down calculations, max/min flow, and equipment sizing.
• Develop business cases by obtaining input from various stakeholders, participating in risk ranking sessions, obtaining cost estimates from Project Development and providing technically sound and cost-effective treatment options.
• Liaise with external customers and engineering firms.
• Assist Measurement Engineering in the development and maintenance of measurement standards, specifications and typicals.
• Apply the Management of Change (MOC) Program to equipment and system changes.
Role Scope:
• Responsible for supporting compliance with applicable regulations; codes; company policy; standards and specifications; and industry best practices.
• Provide deep senior technical expertise and coordinate small teams to ensure work is completed to meet design and/or regulatory requirements within budget and allocated timelines.
• Influences personnel and facility safety through technical input into the Operational Risk Management program, root cause failure analyses, and lessons learned.
• Enhances reliability and efficiency through evaluation of new equipment and technologies, review of equipment performance, and lifecycle planning of Operations replacement/upgrade projects.
• Proven track record of working within a team environment and ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Required to influence others calmly and successfully, including customers, on technical and cost issues.
Working Relationships:
Internal:
Measurement Engineering, Field Operations and Planning, Facility Integrity, Core and Major Projects, Gas Accounting, Gas Control, SCADA, Commercial, & Environment
External:
Customers, engineering firms, measurement equipment vendors, calibration facilities, Measurement Canada
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
• Related university degree in a technical discipline and 7+ years of experience, or 10+ years of previous field operations measurement experience
• Experience with measurement equipment in the natural gas industry would be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g. CSA, AGA, API, GPA)
• Possesses working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OPR & Measurement Canada Regulations) and actively supports compliance initiatives in partnership with Engineering, who maintain primary accountability for regulatory adherence
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, partnerships with key stakeholders and influence without authority.
• Expertise with industrial controllers used in measurement applications, such as Bristol ControlWave and FB1200/FB3000.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, coordination and presentation skills.
Working Conditions:
• This role is office-based but may require travel to field locations across North America to ensure operations and project support is delivered successfully. Approx. 15%
• Periodic time commitments outside of regular office hours may be required.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.