Crude Oil Quality Field Specialist - Jobs in High Level, AB

Job Description

Job PurposeReporting to the Manger, Optimization, this position is responsible for ensuring the continuation of the PRD Quality Compliance Program (QCP), while working in a fast-paced environment to safely handle and optimize our facilities inbound and outbound crude streams to mitigate commercial risk at the field level.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a point of contact for Secure Energy’s PRD Quality programs (QCP).
  • This includes facility training and additional build of QCP chapters to continuously improve the program for Secure Energy Field Operations.
  • Assist the Lead Quality/Optimization Specialist in developing and ensuring that standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are implemented in accordance with the SES QCP and applicable ASTM methods for field staff.
• Act as a Commercial Blend Champion focusing on high performance Diluent utilization to maximize injection ratios set by Crude Oil Marketing.
• Act as the operation’s Quality Specialist responsible for mentoring Facility Quality Champions/Operations and Ops support personnel regarding high performance blending and QCP knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards pertaining to all measuring devices and product quality assurance of pipeline systems.
• Act as a PRD field champion to roll out and further develop the newly created Blending SOP’s and train as required for Midstream Infrastructure mindset.
• Complete and perform key maintenance on critical quality analytics devices, document and report findings for the Lead to review.
• Act as the field liaison for commercial blend plans for operations to assist them to maximize profit models.
• Assist in all field measurement audits; review data from offloads to help facilities balance properly and maintain customer relationships and report any issues to the SR. Measurement tech.
• Assist in training and JTO’s for operations field testing/scheduling and completion of all field-based analysis while working within the PQM system.
• Field Auditing and training required when Necessary.
• Assist, validate, and respond to field level infractions by working with operations to change and mitigate quality blend plans based off Sr. Quality Specialist/Optimization Lead recommendations.
• Assist in investigations regarding quality related incidents to determine root cause and ensure that all work is completed in a timely fashion.
• Assist operations with third party customer training programs.
• Assist in reporting and maintaining:
  • Diluent usage vs blend plans
  • Over/short on C4 utilization
  • TVP testing resolution
  • Density goals and shortfalls
  • Sulphur goals and shortfalls
  • Contamination volume tracking and reporting

Qualifications/CompetenciesThe individual in this role will have:

• 5 years of previous industry experience is required, with ideally 3 years of plant experience working at a site within the O&G pipeline industry.
• Chemistry and Chemical engineering diploma or equivalent training considered an asset but not required, must have prior ASTM related knowledge of quality determination and testing methods.
• Knowledge of sampling systems, API 8.2 knowledge not required but a strong asset
• Knowledge of Lab set up and workflow requirements required.
• Strong understanding of crude oil chemistry and ASTM hydrocarbon test methods required.
• Direct Experience with Crude oil quality determinations considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).
• Ideally, the preferred candidate should have knowledge and experience using such systems as; LIMS systems and Power BI, PI, and SCADA.
• Knowledge of month end reporting cycle required, and an asset if the candidate has plant balance understanding or experience.
• Ability to interface with multiple facility managers, perform audit functions, and able to build reports based off findings.
• Strong ability to build working relationships, customer service oriented, and able to build contacts within the organization, as well as with external regulators, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Teach understanding through use of multiple platforms so the targets can be achieved.
• Must be willing to travel, work flexible hours, and be on call to respond to infractions when they occur.
• High energy, result focused individual, works well in a fast-paced environment, and able to make decisions with financial implications in mind.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure while adhering to strict deadlines is critical.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and general problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident, highly motivated, and determined, with a good business sense and professional manner.
• Team player who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location: This is a field-based role with much travel involved, for which the role will report into Calgary downtown head office (with frequent travel to Calgary), however the candidate can be based out of the Grande Prairie area AB or Valleyview AB, as well as Drayton Valley AB or Whitecourt AB. There is flexibility on where the candidate is residing, as long as they are open and flexible to frequent travel.SkillsRequired

• Work Accurately and Efficiently
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to Work with Little Supervision
• Computer Skills
• Analytical Capabilities
• Ability to Meet Timelines

BehaviorsRequired

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

MotivationsRequired

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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