Operations engineer Jobs in Kamloops, BC

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 line break. 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 Enbridge 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, Line break, 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.

The salary range for this role is between $78.00 per hour and $90.00 per hour dependent on candidates experience.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Advantages
• 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.

Responsibilities
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 line break. 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 Enbridge 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, Line break, 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.

The salary range for this role is between $78.00 per hour and $90.00 per hour dependent on candidates experience.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

Qualifications
• 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.


Summary
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 line break. 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 Enbridge 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, Line break, 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.

The salary range for this role is between $78.00 per hour and $90.00 per hour dependent on candidates experience.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

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