Company Description
About Intricate
Intricate is an integrated regulatory solutions provider offering a seamless combination of consulting, technology, and field services tailored to the oil and gas industry. Our team excels in helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments with precision and efficiency. We leverage advanced technology to enhance data management and streamline processes, while our expert field services ensure operations consistently meet and exceed regulatory standards. By integrating these pillars, we enable our clients to optimize operations, achieve compliance, and drive sustainable growth across their business.
Position Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Measurement Consultant to join our growing team. This role is grounded in Western Canada’s regulatory landscape – particularly the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER) frameworks – with a focus on production measurement compliance, EPAP (Enhanced Production Audit Program) delivery, MARP (Measurement, Accounting, and Reporting Plan) support, and practical application of AER Directive 017 / PNG017.
Reporting to the Director of Consulting, this role will work directly with client teams including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Production Accounting, Field Data Capture, Process Data Solutions, and Emissions groups to improve measurement quality and ensure regulatory compliance across conventional, thermal, and heavy oil assets in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Location: Strong preference will be given to candidates based in or willing to relocate to Lloydminster. Sherwood Park or Calgary will also be considered.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
EPAP & Measurement Compliance
- 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.
Measurement Systems & Technical Support
- 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.
Regulatory Interpretation & Client Advisory
- 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.
Project Delivery & Documentation