Compliance Auditor, Emissions

Alberta Energy Regulator•Calgary, AB

9h•CA$102,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for an Emissions Compliance Auditor to join its talented team of professionals in the Regulatory Compliance Branch. The Emissions Compliance Auditor will work within the Production & Emissions Compliance team to conduct audits, verify compliance with regulatory requirements, and implement compliance assurance processes. This role will specialize in air emissions related regulatory requirements. Areas of focus include gas conservation, flaring, venting, fugitive emissions, data quality, and overall emissions reduction activities. This role offers immersion into a multi-disciplinary team and will provide the successful candidate with exposure to varied specialties including sour gas plants, production reporting, and benzene emissions.

Requirements

Degree in environment, oil & gas or related field
8 years of directly related experience in auditing or related oil & gas experience
Demonstrates strong organization skills by maintaining clear work documentation/tracking and prioritizing work based on risk and value.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to make defensible decisions and communicate effectively.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Professional Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and/or Professional Association of Science & Engineering Technology (ASET) certification is an asset
Experience working in the upstream oil and gas sector is preferred.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in Directive 060, Petrinex and/or air emissions data is considered an asset.
Ability to use advanced MS Excel functions and SQL queries is an asset.

Responsibilities

Follow and support all planning and reporting activities in alignment with AER policies, procedures, the Compliance Assurance Program, and Branch Operational Plan.
Lead and conduct audits on operations within the AER’s jurisdiction which includes analyzing data, preparing audits, analyzing audit responses, and following through with the AER’s compliance assurance framework.
Ensure all audit file documentation is compiled and saved appropriately.
Contribute to the development of new audit tools and processes.
Communicate and consult with industry regarding areas of concern.
Contribute to AER initiatives related to operational needs, regulatory, and technical issues as needed.
Manage issues related to emissions data reporting systems.