Manager, Gas Supply & Planning

Apex Utilities Inc. • Leduc, AB

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About The Position

Apex Utilities Inc. is seeking a Manager, Gas Supply & Planning to join their Operations & Engineering Services business unit. This role reports to the Director, Engineering & Construction Services and is responsible for managing the Gas Supply Function and System Planning Activities. The position involves ensuring appropriate gas contracts, managing gas supply issues, overseeing gas management contractors, and facilitating responses for system growth. Additionally, the role leads the planning of the natural gas system for reliability and compliance, reviews long-term system planning studies, manages system integrity processes, and liaises with stakeholders to align planning activities with organizational goals. The Manager will also provide input on technical standards and support capital program execution and regulatory filings. A key part of the role includes managing staff, providing coaching, and leadership.

Requirements

• University Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline
• Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer
• More than ten (10) years in the utility industry
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License
• An acceptable driver's abstract is also required for this position

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate MS 365 Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in GIS Applications, Maximo, and SynerGEE would be an asset
• Technical Understanding of the Natural Gas Distribution Business would be an asset
• Experience in commercial agreement negotiations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good understanding of the Alberta gas utility industry, natural gas regulatory framework and construction processes

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the appropriate gas contracts and contract terms and conditions are in place to meet peak demand periods
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate gas contracts are in place
• Managing gas supply contracts to support day-to-day operation of the company, inclusive of providing support for gas supply issues as they arise
• Managing gas management contractors and related contracts
• Facilitating timely responses to gas supply requests for system growth
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Leading the management and reporting of unaccounted for gas (UFG)
• Representing the organization at appropriate committees related to gas supply (e.g. Tolls, Tariff, Facilities & Procedures (TTFP) Committee)
• Recommending solutions to resolve current operating problems and procedural changes related to gas supply and management to improve efficiency
• Providing information for budgeting and cost control processes
• Leading the planning of the natural gas system to maintain system reliability and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements
• Providing guidance and maintaining compliance with all applicable codes and standards governing AUI pipeline systems
• Reviewing long-term system planning studies of the natural gas system and recommending/approving potential modifications to improve efficiency and safety or increase capacity
• Managing the development of procedures for the analysis of existing systems and design of new systems, consistent with sound engineering practices
• Managing System Integrity processes and controls
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate planning activities support the overall organization goals including the optimization of the capital and operational execution
• Working with the Manager, Engineering to review existing AUI technical standards, providing input into necessary modifications and providing approvals on new standards for the Standard Practice Manual
• Supporting Capital program execution and assisting with the preparation of Regulatory filings as required
• Managing staff and providing coaching and leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentive program
• Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• Retirement & savings plans
• Insurance coverage for Life, LTD, and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program for legal, financial, and health-related support
• Generous leave policies, including vacation, flex, and volunteer day for work-life balance
• A flexible work model tailored to the requirements of both office and field staff
• A safety-centric culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager