Crude Quality Technician

Kingston Midstream; Town of Slave Lake; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Midstream in Alberta seeks a Crude Quality Technician to support sampling, analysis and reporting of crude quality across Marten Hills/Slave Lake. You will perform routine field sampling, verify data, and assist in the crude quality program under supervision.

Responsibilities include handling measurements with ASTM/API standards, maintaining monitoring equipment, and coordinating with Operations and Oil Movements to ensure accurate custody transfer data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary or technical diploma with Instrumentation is an asset.
• Oilfield, terminal, or facility operations experience.
• Experience with laboratory, analytical, and/or measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety-focused with ability to obtain industry certifications.
• Working knowledge of ASTM and API standards and regulations (e.g., Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 017).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and event-based crude sampling and analysis to support quality and custody transfer.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing crude quality and identify shifts affecting quality or custody transfer.
• Verify results through validation checks and third-party comparisons.
• Document, trend, and communicate results, risks, and recommendations to Operations and Marketing.
• Support shipping, crude movement, and optimization activities per Kingston procedures.
• Coordinate internal SME and external vendor support for equipment issues; assist with maintenance and housekeeping.
• Support third-party meter proving/calibration and complete verification for the TMS truck unload system.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Operations team.

Skills

Oilfield operations

Laboratory/measurement equipment

Data integrity and documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety-focused

ASTM/API knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary or technical diploma (Instrumentation asset)

Job description

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Foreman, Quality and Measurement, the Crude Quality Technician supports crude quality, measurement, and risk management at Marten Hills/Slave Lake by completing sampling, analysis, equipment
verification/calibration, and reporting activities. This role ensures timely accurate quality data and will assist in executing a crude quality program by learning new technologies pertaining to crude quality specifications, maintaining monitoring equipment, and performing daily field sampling and analysis of crude oil products in accordance with industry-standard protocols.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete routine and event-based crude sampling and analysis to support quality and custody transfer (e.g., vapor pressure, viscosity, sulphur, C4, and other required tests).


• Monitor incoming and outgoing crude quality (including LACT quality) and proactively identify shifts that could impact quality, custody transfer, or commercial obligations.


• Verify results through validation checks and comparisons with third-party laboratory data.


• Document, trend, and communicate results, risks, and recommendations to Operations, Oil Movements, and Marketing.


• Support shipping, crude movement, and optimization activities in accordance with Kingston procedures and the Measurement Manual.


• Coordinate internal SME and external vendor support for equipment issues; assist with maintenance, housekeeping, and facility upkeep to support safe operations.


• Support third-party meter proving/calibration and complete verification/calibration for the TMS truck unload system (as applicable).


• Provide day-to-day support to the Operations team.

Working Conditions:

Crude Quality Technician performs physical demanding duties including but not limited to repetitive bending, standing, crouching, sitting, and lifting to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis. Works in terminal, laboratory environments and field including outdoors in all weather conditions. Work schedule is: 8 days on 6 days off, on-call rotation is expected.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary or technical diploma with Instrumentation is an asset.


• Oilfield, terminal, or facility operations experience with strong mechanical aptitude.


• Experience with laboratory, analytical, and/or measurement equipment.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and documentation.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute effectively to a team.


• Clear verbal and written communication skills.


• Safety-focused with sound judgment; willing to obtain and maintain required industry certifications.


• Working knowledge of ASTM and API standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 017).


• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Note: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.