Measurement Advisor
Date: May 7, 2025
Location: Sherwood Park, AB, CA
Company: Inter Pipeline Ltd.
At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.
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Description
Located out of our Sherwood Park office, the Measurement Advisor will report to the Manager, Measurement and Product Quality. Supporting measurement activities on the Long-Haul Transportation system, the Measurement Advisor is responsible for ensuring petroleum products handled by Inter Pipeline (IPL) are sampled, measured and reported in accordance with industry standards, IPL procedures and pipeline transportation agreements.
The Measurement Advisor has the important role of supporting IPL’s strategic initiative for compliance with industry and regulatory standards, supporting capital growth projects, maintaining IPL’s strong customer service reputation, and ensuring operational efficiency through the standardization of measurement practices across IPL’s pipeline operations.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
• Provide ongoing review and oversight for assigned pipeline systems observing over/short trends, conducting root cause analysis, identification of device issues, etc.
• Ensure meter proving is executed by field operations as per requirements and monitor meter statistics identifying when follow up action is necessary.
• Support and champion use of IPL’s measurement enterprise software.
• Participate in month end activities supporting Field Operations and Volumetric Accounting to finalize measurement data meeting monthly deadlines.
• Investigate measurement discrepancies to understand causes, and complete volumetric ticket adjustments per industry standards and contractual obligations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute flow computer upgrades as required.
• Provide technical support, hardware/software configuration, and programming support for new and existing flow computer installations.
• Witness 3rd party waterdraws and plan, coordinate, and execute field-based prover calibrations for IPL’s stationary and mobile provers as required.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend enhancements to existing measurement systems to improve performance, reduce operating risks and/or costs.
• Ensure new project design and installation practices complies with engineering, manufacturer’s, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide input to IPL’s Measurement & Product Quality governance documents ensuring they comply with pipeline transportation agreements and regulatory standards and are fit for purpose supporting IPL’s operations.
• Provide input to IPL’s Measurement Program (IPLMP) including the execution of opportunities for improvement identified as a result of completed audits.
• Advise and support field operations as required on installation, configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting of measurement instrumentation.
• Advise key stakeholders on measurement concepts ensuring technical accuracy and operational efficiency.
Education, Skills and Experience
• Diploma in instrumentation engineering technology or a certified instrument journeyman ticket.
• 5+ years of measurement experience
• Working knowledge of measurement regulations (AER Directive 17) and best industry practices (API Measurement Standards, ASTM Petroleum Standards)
• Working knowledge of measurement equipment specifications, applications and limitations
• Critical thinking and investigative skills to troubleshoot measurement problems
• Technical writing skillset for report development and the updating of governance documentation (Procedures, Specifications, Standards)
• Proficient in the use of computer applications (ex. Microsoft Office, Maximo, SAP)
• Strong interpersonal, innovation, and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Class 5 driver's license in good standing with the ability to drive a 1/2 ton truck, driving required.
Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline
Full time, 9-hour shifts (every other Friday off)
Some field work and remote travel will be required and will vary depending on business requirements.
As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol, drivers abstract and criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results.
While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.
