About the role

Facility Engineer reviewing facility, environmental, and process engineering aspects of in situ oil sands applications. Supporting risk-informed regulatory decisions for Alberta’s energy regulator.

Responsibilities

Review, coordinate and make timely recommendations on facility components of in situ oil sands applications, reports and submissions
Draft technical recommendations and conditions to ensure compliance with AER regulatory requirements and applicable legislation
Act as a primary liaison with industry representatives, AER staff and government during application reviews
Respond to information requests with clear, concise facility and environmental information
Perform desktop surveillance, including review of Directive 054 performance reports
Occasionally travel to sites to ensure operational risks have been mitigated
Support sector initiatives, enterprise projects and continuous improvement efforts that enhance the application process
Collaborate with geologists, hydrogeologists, reservoir and wellbore engineers, and environmental specialists

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering
5–7 years of related experience in process, environmental or facility/industrial engineering within the energy sector
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech) designation with APEGA, or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation with ASET, or eligibility to be registered as such, is required
Preference for direct in situ oil sands experience
Strong understanding of Alberta’s regulatory framework and associated legislation, particularly EPEA and OSCA
Solid understanding of fundamental reservoir engineering concepts and methods
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Beginner to intermediate awareness of project management principles
Well-developed organizational and analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines
Legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team