Inspector, Field Operations, West - Hybrid

Alberta Energy Regulator • Red Deer, AB

1d • CA$102,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is recruiting for an Inspector to join their Field Operations, West team within the Regulatory Compliance (RC) branch. Field Inspectors are responsible for conducting proactive inspections, responding to incidents and complaints, providing industry education, and gathering field-level intelligence. The primary focus will be on conducting inspections of production operations, with an emphasis on environmental mitigation such as reclamation and remediation, spill response, incident investigation, and addressing public complaints to ensure compliance with AER rules and requirements.

Requirements

• 6+ years in directly related regulatory, field operations, or other related experience.
• Ability to work, lead, and independently conduct complex inspections within subject area.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgement.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• Applicants must be available to conduct the majority of field work within the specified area.
• Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary training in engineering, environmental sciences or other related fields is considered an asset.
• Expertise in Oilfield Environmental Reclamation and Remediation.
• A strong understanding of production operations.
• Experience in oilfield waste management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently conduct complex inspections on operations/activities within the AER’s 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 environmental practices.
• Prepare letters and inspection reports.
• Perform follow up action as required or forward the non-compliance 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 24-hour emergency response/complaint line (on-call).
• 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 when developing proactive inspection programs.
• Share information between provincial teams and field centre teams.
• Assist and/or train and mentor other staff as needed.
• 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, representing the AER with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with the health & safety team, understanding and following best practices when acting as a lone worker, dealing with public interactions and concerned stakeholders, and risk assessing and responding 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.

Benefits

• Great benefits from your first day of work
• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
• Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month, with a limit of two remote days per week
• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
• Competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree