Senior Engineering Technologist

Role Responsibilities

The Strategic Initiatives and Rural Utilities Branch is looking for a passionate and highly skilled Senior Engineering Technologist to ensure the seamless operation and oversight of essential natural gas cooperations and key players within Alberta.

Reporting to the Director of Rural Utilities and Chief Officer, the Senior Engineering Technologist applies their knowledge of natural gas utilities and pipeline safety to ensure the delivery of key components of the programs of the Rural Utilities Branch in support of the Regulatory requirements in the Rural Utilities Act and Regulations as well as the Gas Distribution Act and Technical Standards Manual so that Alberta’s low pressure gas distribution pipelines are operating safely and reliably.

The Senior Engineering Technologist will also focus on the following duties and responsibilities:
 

• Provide advice and relevant documents to support administration of Rural franchises by referencing relevant statutes and preparing formal franchise documents.
• Ensure Safety and Technical program delivery for gas distributors to ensure distribution integrity and safety of low pressure gas distribution systems.
• Administer the Quality Management Program to ensure that distributors are accountable for quality and maintenance of their distribution systems.
• Drive proper governance and operations of relevant associations by ensuring adherence to the stipulations of incorporation under the Rural Utilities Act.
• Carry out complex research and analysis, monitor trends and issues and provide proactive solutions and advisory to aid decision making of the Chief Officer.
• Collaborate and interact with key stakeholders such as Alberta Energy and Minerals, Alberta Energy Regulator(AER), Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops, investor-owned utilities engineers etc to drive critical priorities and proactive issue resolution.

The successful candidate will show strong analytical and communication skills to research, consult, facilitate, and collaborate with key stakeholders on programs and legislation integral to the successful deployment of critical initiatives in Alberta. Adaptability and systems thinking are critical skills in this position to adjust to changing priorities and assignments and facilitate collaborative discussions that drive toward solutions.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Competencies for this position include:

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. Remains aware of changing government priorities/policies. Takes opportunities to improve work processes and anticipates and adjusts behavior to the changes occurring.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on past experiences. Holds self and others accountable for results. Partners with groups to achieve desired outcomes and exceed expectations. 
• Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill: Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.
• Creative Problem Solving: Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems. For example, suggesting improvements to current processes and identifying efficiencies. 
• Systems Thinking: Anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas. Understands, anticipates, and accounts for the interrelated impacts of policy decisions across various groups and projects and factors this into planning.

Qualifications

Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as Environmental Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or Mechanical / Electrical Technology etc. plus six (6) years related experience; or equivalent as described below. 

Equivalency: 
Directly related education or experience can be considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:
The following are considered assets for the position:

• Academic Qualification: A degree in Engineering is preferred for this position.
• Technical knowledge: Expertise in managing low pressure pielines and utilizing natural gas codes.
• Industry Experience: Extensive experience working within the Government, Agencies, Consumer Groups, Utilities, or other parts of Energy and/or Electricity sector in increasingly responsible related roles.
• Legislative/Policy Interpretation: Experience with interpreting legislation, regulatory framework, and policies e.g. Electric Utilities Act, Gas Utilities and Distribution Act, Alberta Utilities Commission Act) to provide feasible recommendations to management and executive leadership. 

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

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Working hours for these roles are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The location is Edmonton, AB.

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. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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.