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Location: Grande Prairie Alberta
Employment Type: 2x Full Time Permanent 1x Full Time Limited Term anticipated duration of 12 months.
Salary Range: SP3 Level 5 $92320.00 $115400.00 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity. This position may be eligible to receive a Northern Living allowance. Northern Living allowances are provided based on the location of the position and where an employee primarily works and resides.
Inspector Field Operations Northwest Hybrid
The Opportunity
Want to work for an organization that is committed to doing the right thing where you can make a difference in Albertas energy sector
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for three Inspectors to join our team in Field Operations Northwest in the Regulatory Compliance (RC) branch. Field Inspectors at the AER are the eyes and ears of the organization in the field. We conduct proactive inspections in a multitude of disciplines respond to incidents and complaints form stakeholders provide industry education in the field and support other functions of the branch and the enterprise with fieldlevel intelligence.
Your primary responsibilities will be to conduct inspections on wells and facility operations but will also include responding to spills investigating incidents and responding to public complaints to ensure compliance with AER rules and requirements. We are currently recruiting for two full time permanent and one 12 months full time limited term positions. When applying please indicate your preference by specifying whether you are interested in a permanent or limitedterm role.
What your daytoday will look like:
Lead and independently conduct complex inspections on operations/activities within the AERs jurisdiction. Prepare inspection plans and sampling equipment (if necessary). Collect and analyze information from varied and numerous sources to determine compliance resolve problems and make recommendations to improve regulatory and environmental practices.
Prepare letters and inspection reports. Perform follow up action as required or forward the noncompliance item for possible enforcement action to an investigator.
Follow and support all planning and reporting activities in alignment with AER policies procedures the Compliance Assurance Program and Branch Operational Plan. Work and support team members to meet the objectives of the Compliance Assurance Program.
Respond to and support others in handling incidents and stakeholder complaints. Support the resolution of complex complaints between AER stakeholders.
Respond to calls on the 24hour emergency response/complaint line (oncall).
Communicate and consult with industry regarding areas of concern. Lead meetings and deliver technical presentations to industry and government agencies. Participate in synergy groups and at open houses.
Support provincial teams as needed and be a primary representative needed when developing proactive inspection programs. Share the information between provincial teams and field centre teams. Assist and/or train and mentor other staff as needed.
As a representative of AER in the field field inspectors will adhere to all safety procedures including completion of field site hazard assessments following PPE protocols conducting bump testing and calibration of monitors following safe driving practices as per the fleet vehicle policy representing the AER on with internal and external stakeholders collaborating with the health & safety team understanding and following best practices when acting as a lone worker in dealing with public interactions and concerned stakeholders and the risk assessment and response to incidents.
Contribute to provincial initiatives or assignments related to operational needs regulatory and technical issues as appropriate. Participate in technical teams to develop and implement policies and procedures. Act as a subject matter expert providing support to hearings or ADR sessions as required.
What were looking for in you:
Postsecondary education technical diploma and/or power engineering environmental sciences or other related educations is preferred.
6 years experience in related regulatory field operations or other related experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
Well and facility operations
Oil and gas regulatory requirements
Ability to work lead and independently conduct complex inspections.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgement.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Additional Information:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
These roles have a business requirement to work from the Field Operations Northwest Grande Prairie office.
Preplacement Medical required.
Possess a fully valid class 5 drivers license along with a positive driving record.
Must have physical ability to conduct typical Oil & Gas field work including driving prolonged distances climbing stairs ladders etc. walking around industrial sites walking into remote locations where necessary and ability to work in all weather conditions.
First Aid H2S Alive and defensive driver training are required and will be provided as needed.
Some overnight travel may be required on occasion (several times/year).
Approximately 50 field work and 50 office work.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
What we offer you:
Great benefits from your first day of work
Flexible Work Program hybrid work and flexible hours
Defined benefit pension plan (permanent position)
Flexible benefits program options including Personal & Health spending account(s) (permanent position)
Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website Commitment to Diversity:
At the AER our values of Accountability Collaboration Transparency and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture a culture where every individual regardless of race colour religion gender national origin age disability or any other legally protected factors thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fuels innovation creating a brighter more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.
Application closing date: May 5 2025 at midnight.
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