Review, coordinate and make timely recommendations using a risk informed review process for the reservoir components and subsurface impacts of proposed in situ oil sands projects
Draft approvals with site-specific conditions to mitigate impacts and ensure compliance with applicable Directives and legislation
Act as a primary liaison with representatives from industry, AER staff and government during the application review process
Perform technical reviews, including desktop surveillance and occasional travel to sites, to ensure operational risks associated with development have been mitigated
Make recommendations to enhance the regulatory process and use learnings from surveillance and audit activities to guide and improve application reviews
Support the statements of concern, appeal and hearing processes, including Alternative Dispute Resolution sessions

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technologist Diploma, with a focus in chemical or oil and gas
5-7 years of related experience in regulatory and reservoir or production fields in the in situ oil sands energy sector
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech) designation with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation with Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), or eligibility to be registered as such, is a requirement
Assets include a strong understanding of Alberta’s regulatory framework and associated legislation across the energy lifecycle, and a solid understanding of fundamental reservoir engineering concepts and methods
Highly motivated with the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
Beginner to intermediate awareness of project management principles demonstrating well developed organizational and analytical skills, the ability to meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

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

Reservoir Engineer, In Situ Subsurface

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