Senior Inspector, Oil & Gas Operations - Hybrid

Alberta Energy Regulator • Grande Prairie, AB

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Compliance (RC) branch at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is recruiting for a Senior Inspector (SI), Oil & Gas Operations to join the Field Operations team. This role provides technical guidance and support to various teams in oil and gas wells and facility operations. The Senior Inspector will lead in creating and managing field compliance verification programs and internal processes for conventional and unconventional oil and gas operations. The position involves coordinating inspection programs and applying the AER’s Integrated Decision Approach to guide compliance verification work across the province. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of well and facility operations to support project work, maintain existing provincial inspection programs, and monitor outcomes for new and emerging issues. The Senior Inspector will offer provincial leadership and subject matter expertise to experienced inspectors, provide guidance to AER leadership, and collaborate with professionals to ensure efficient regulatory oversight of Alberta’s resources.

Requirements

• Diploma in engineering, environmental sciences or other related education.
• 8-12 years of experience directly related to regulatory, field operations including knowledge of well, facility and pipeline operations.
• Applied experience in a dynamic work environment (e.g. Changing business processes, rules, regulations, etc.).
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with the various teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong functional leadership skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s license along with a positive driving record.
• Pre-placement Medical is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with internal data management systems (FIS, COM, Tableau, Power BI) is an asset.
• Applied experience with the AER’s Integrated Compliance and Assurance Framework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to provincial verification programs that are within the area of expertise, including verification, enforcement, regulatory and technical issues associated with oil and gas operations.
• Contribute to operational planning, including risk-based decision making, reporting of provincial team activities, trends and emerging issues, identifying priorities within the program and aligning with Integrated Decision Approach (IDA).
• Identify where new verification programs are required and coordinate, support & facilitate effective management and integration of well and facility verification programs across the branch and developing a program for targeted compliance and enforcement intervention.
• Resolve technical matters identified in inspections, create necessary processes and clarify policy matters.
• Provide technical support and/or guidance as a subject matter expert to audit and inspection staff, compliance assurance staff, incident responders, and other internal stakeholders, including after-hours support.
• Identify issues, conduct environmental scans, review inspections provincially to identify inconsistencies and engage with the applicable provincial teams and leadership (Manager, Regional Coordinator and Senior Leadership Team) to discuss trends/findings.
• Set and develop standards for field processes and documentation within scope of expertise.
• Work with staff and peers across the branch to execute verification programs.
• Mentor and coach staff, including joining them on inspections, to share technical expertise and ensure accurate and consistent outcomes across the province.
• Conduct field inspections to support operational plan and to maintain skillset.
• At the discretion of leadership, participate in on-call rotation and incident response as required.
• Provide pre and post inspection assistance, guidance and support to staff within respective area of knowledge on individual compliance verification activities in collaboration with Regional Coordinators and other teams, as warranted.
• Communicate regulatory expectations and requirements to external stakeholders, including licensees and other governmental agencies.

Benefits

• Great benefits from your first day of work
• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
• Defined benefit pension plan(s)
• Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)
• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
• Competitive total rewards package
• Northern Living allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees