The Intermediate Measurement Specialist provides technical measurement, regulatory,
and operational support to Blue Chip MRC's upstream and midstream oil and gas
clients. The role combines field-based measurement expertise with data analysis,
regulatory compliance, production accounting support, and practical operational
problem-solving.
Working within Blue Chip's measurement and regulatory team, the Intermediate
Measurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring that measurement systems,
volumetric data, metering documentation, and associated reporting processes are
accurate, reliable, compliant, and defensible.
The position requires an individual who can work independently in both field and office
environments, collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering,
Production Accounting, and regulatory teams, and recognize when measurement issues
have operational, financial, or regulatory consequences.
The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of oil and gas
measurement practices and Alberta regulatory requirements, particularly AER Directive
017 and Directive 060, with familiarity with Directive 076 considered an asset. They will
be comfortable reviewing measurement data, investigating discrepancies, supporting
audits, coordinating field measurement activities, and translating technical findings into
practical recommendations.
The role reflects Blue Chip's broader approach of combining measurement
expertise, field execution, regulatory compliance, and audit-ready documentation to help
operators reduce risk, improve measurement integrity, and make better operational
decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Measurement & Data Integrity
● Review, validate, and trend volumetric measurement data to identify
discrepancies, anomalies, and potential measurement integrity issues.
● Investigate facility imbalances, allocation discrepancies, proration concerns, and
other measurement-related issues.
● Review measurement points and associated data to ensure volumes are
accurately represented for operational and reporting purposes.
● Support the identification and resolution of measurement issues that may affect
production accounting, regulatory reporting, or facility performance.
● Review and maintain metering schematics to ensure they accurately reflect field
equipment, measurement points, reporting boundaries, and current operating
conditions.
● Support the development, review, and standardization of measurement
procedures and practices.
Field Measurement & Technical Support
● Coordinate and/or oversee meter maintenance, calibration, proving, sampling,
and testing activities.
● Provide technical support to field Operations and Maintenance personnel when
measurement issues arise.
● Review field measurement installations and provide practical recommendations
for improving measurement accuracy, reliability, and maintainability.
● Support measurement activities associated with gas, liquid, fuel, flare, and vent
systems.
● Provide operational insight into field testing, measurement practices, and
equipment performance.
● Work with instrumentation and field personnel to troubleshoot measurement
equipment and systems.
● Assist with separation-system and test-equipment reviews where required.
Regulatory Compliance
● Apply Alberta regulatory requirements to day-to-day measurement activities, with
particular emphasis on AER Directive 017 and Directive 060.
● Support compliance with applicable measurement, accounting, reporting, and
facility requirements.
● Identify potential regulatory gaps and recommend practical corrective actions.
● Support development and maintenance of Measurement Accounting Reporting
Plans (MARPs).
● Assist with Enhanced Production Audit Program (EPAP) activities and other
measurement-related compliance initiatives.
● Provide measurement and regulatory input to new developments and facility
changes in conjunction with Engineering and Operations.
Production Accounting & Reporting
● Support monthly production accounting and measurement reporting processes.
● Review measurement information used for regulatory and production reporting.
● Assist with reporting delineation reviews and ensure measurement information
aligns with reporting requirements.
● Investigate discrepancies between field measurements, facility balances,
production accounting records, and reported volumes.
● Provide clear technical explanations for measurement adjustments and
discrepancies.
● Support documentation and evidence requirements associated with regulatory
submissions and audits.
Audits & Assurance
● Lead or participate in internal and external measurement audits.
● Support audit preparation, evidence gathering, responses, and corrective-action
follow-up.
● Identify measurement and reporting risks through gap assessments and routine
reviews.
● Ensure technical documentation and field evidence are sufficiently complete and
defensible to withstand regulatory or client scrutiny.
● Assist clients in addressing measurement audit findings and implementing
sustainable corrective actions.
Management of Change & Engineering Support
● Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes involving measurement
systems and facility modifications.
● Review P&IDs, metering schematics, and related engineering documentation.
● Identify measurement implications associated with new facilities, equipment
changes, or changes to reporting configurations.
● Provide measurement recommendations to Engineering and Operations during
project development and implementation.
● Verify that field changes are appropriately reflected in measurement
documentation and reporting systems.
Optimization & Cost Management
● Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary measurement maintenance and
operating costs without compromising measurement integrity or regulatory
compliance.
● Evaluate measurement maintenance programs and recommend improvements to
frequency, scope, and execution.
● Identify opportunities to standardize measurement practices across facilities.
● Support clients in prioritizing measurement-related capital and operating
expenditures based on risk, compliance requirements, and expected operational
benefit.
● Apply practical commercial thinking when recommending measurement
improvements.
Client & Team Collaboration
● Develop strong working relationships with client Operations, Maintenance,
Engineering, Production Accounting, and regulatory personnel.
● Communicate technical measurement issues clearly to both technical and non-
technical stakeholders.
● Work independently at remote facilities while maintaining strong communication
with the Blue Chip team.
● Produce clear, professional technical documentation, reports, recommendations,
and correspondence.
● Share knowledge and mentor junior measurement personnel as appropriate.
● Represent Blue Chip MRC professionally and consistently with its emphasis on
responsiveness, accuracy, accountability, and executional excellence.
Required Qualifications / Experience
● 3 - 5 years direct measurement experience within oil and gas
● Experience with field-based measurement evaluations
● Proficient in Bluebeam
● Proficient in technical writing and reporting
● Well versed in BCER, AER, and SK MER Regulatory Documentation
Required Certifications or Tickets, if applicable
● H2S Alive
● First-Aid
Preferred Qualifications
● CAPPA considered an asset
● Emissions & Reporting experience considered and asset
Travel Requirements, if applicable
● Willing to travel up to 20% of the time to client sites for inspections
● Occasional attendance at client offices within Calgary
Physical / Field Requirements, if applicable
Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Work Location: Alberta
