Tailings Engineer overseeing technical assessments and regulations related to tailings management for the Alberta Energy Regulator. Collaborating across various teams to ensure compliance and environmental safety.
Responsibilities
Review and assess mining applications, plans, and reports related to tailings management and treatment, in accordance with applicable legislation, policy, and AER directives
Provide technical recommendations on tailings facilities, deposition methods, treatment technologies, and long-term performance risks
Evaluate operator performance and compliance with approval conditions, including analysis of monitoring data, mass balance information, and performance reporting
Apply risk- and science-based review principles to identify and clearly articulate technical and environmental risks to internal decision-makers
Collaborate with subject matter experts across AER branches, including Geotechnical, Closure and Reclamation and Regulatory Compliance
Participate in hearings, audits, and compliance or assurance activities as a technical subject matter expert, as required
Engage professionally with applicants, Indigenous communities, government agencies, and the public, supporting transparent and defensible regulatory decisions
Inform and liaise with representatives from industry, AER field staff, the public and government during the application review process including but not limited to regulatory requirements associated with mining developments
Work with a diverse network of specialists across industry, academia and government to remain current on emerging issues, identify policy gaps and support policy initiatives with a view towards their practical application to energy sector activities and support the implementation of them into AER core business functions to ensure policy objectives are upheld
Represent the AER on external multi-stakeholder forums, working groups and committees, supporting the creation of new AER regulatory frameworks, directives, monitoring requirements and the development of novel approaches to regulation that uphold the integrity of environmental regulations
Perform desktop audit activities and approval/license maintenance, including making recommendations on operators’ performance and compliance to application requirements
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Geological, Mining or related discipline)
5+ years of demonstrated experience in tailings management, geotechnical engineering, mining or related technical field
Registered professional with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible for professional membership
Strong understanding of tailings properties, deposition methods and facility performance
Knowledge of Alberta’s regulatory framework and associated legislations and enactments with ability to apply them to various submission scenarios is considered an asset
Ability to analyze complex technical information and clearly communicate risks and recommendations in written and verbal format
Ability to use strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders includes facilitating meetings
Able to present and communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
Benefits
Great benefits from your first day of work
Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
Defined benefit pension plan(s)
Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)
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