Engineer, Facilities and Infrastructure

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the incumbent is responsible for delivering critical technical inputs (assessments, advice, and opinions) to support Government of Alberta policy.

The incumbent provides technical advice relating to resource assessments, reservoir modeling, facility constraints for resource development, enhanced oil recovery schemes, energy metrics (including environmental emissions related to energy), upgrading and refining technology assessments and modeling, energy infrastructure assessments, oil sands, petroleum and natural gas reserves, coal and mineral projects, CCUS, and land-use framework related projects.  

The assessments will facilitate the development of policy and delivery of programs with respect to energy resources. The work is done using accepted engineering principles and professional practices and standards.

The Engineer will interact with policy and technical staff throughout the department as well as external stakeholders and manage the workflow for the team.  This position will have substantial influence in decisions around significant policy initiatives for resource development.

Position Accountabilities:

• Assesses petroleum and natural gas, coal and mineral, CCUS, disposal, renewable and/or alternative energy related projects.
• Review innovative technologies impacting the energy industry.
• Provide technical input on Life Cycle Analysis and the emissions from oil and gas facilities.
• Provide technical input to briefings and working groups on energy infrastructure within Alberta.
• Provides technical input to other business areas to support the decision-making process for operations, program decisions and policy development.
• Prepares and conducts technical presentations.
• Provide technical support to Alberta Energy Auditors and Legal.
• Provides resource related technical and economic assessments for Oil sands, coal, minerals, petroleum and natural gas reserves and land use framework related projects requiring an analysis of the values of resources within projects areas. Includes assessment of pore space for disposal and/or CCUS.
• Develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with representatives from Alberta Energy, other Government of Alberta ministries, and key external stakeholders.
• Tracking and documenting technical and engineering methodologies; the incumbent will be expected to stay current with new technological developments as they occur. 
• Working closely with technical, geological and engineering staff in the Professional & Program Services Branch and more broadly within Alberta Energy and Government of Alberta. 
• Participates on joint industry/government committees to provide administrative staff with technical opinions related to proposed changes in legislation and policy and to maintain awareness of industry trends and issues. 

Qualifications

Minimum University graduation in Engineering, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, Applied Science, or related field plus five years of directly related experience as an engineer working on bitumen, oil, and natural gas projects in the oil and gas and oil sands industry.  

Eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is also required.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of technical and economic assessments related to energy facilities and infrastructure.
• Strong presentation and project management skills
• Knowledge of oil sands, oil and gas recovery methods, and processing. 

The below statement must be included in job ad: Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work:
•    36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:
•    This is a full-time permanent position.

Location:
•    Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

As a part of a selection process, candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment. 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a academic credentials verification and security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary. 

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals’ Supplementary Code of Conduct. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What GOA offers:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Pension plan: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
•    Management Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs