About the Orphan Well Association

The Orphan Well Association (OWA) is an independent non-profit organization that operates under the delegated legal authority of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Our mission is to decommission Orphan oil and gas infrastructure in the Alberta oil and gas sector and reclaim the land to its original state in a safe, principled and cost-efficient manner.  Orphan properties are wells, pipelines, facilities and associated sites that have been left behind by defunct or insolvent companies and that have been designated as orphans by the AER. 

Since beginning operations in 2002, the OWA has decommissioned over 8,100 wells and achieved over 3,000 reclamation certificates, with nearly 3,400 other sites reclaimed and awaiting revegetation.  This work has allowed municipalities, farmers, ranchers and recreational users to reconnect with what the landscape has to offer.

About the Role

The Intermediate Environmental Coordinator is an integral part of our Operations team. This position will provide essential support to the Environmental Lead and area Environmental Coordinators through a variety of project-based initiatives. This position is ideal for a motivated individual, with an innovative and analytical mindset, who thrives both independently and as part of a dynamic group.

In this position, you will play an integral role in supporting environmental program management. As assigned by the Environmental Lead, your primary responsibilities will include organizing new inventory and assessing the status of work scopes on a site-by-site basis. Tasks will include historical file reviews including Phase I ESA, Phase 2 ESA and Remediation technical report reviews, and the initiation of various scopes of work, such as preparing and assigning further Assessment, Record of Site Condition and Pre-Reclamation Assessment scopes.

Additionally, you will support other project tasks, particularly during periods of increased reporting volume, to support the workload of area Environmental Coordinators. These tasks may include technical report review of Phase I ESAs, Phase 2 ESAs, Detailed Site Assessments and Reclamation Applications.

The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel or Tableau skills, experience with SiteView, a passion for maintaining database integrity, and a strong interest or capability with PowerBI.

If you’re eager to contribute your expertise in a meaningful and innovative way, this is the perfect opportunity to refine your Environmental Coordinator skillset on assigned projects, with potential for growth into an area-based Environmental Coordinator role.

This position will report to our Environmental Lead and will be located in the Calgary office.  Some field travel will be required.

Key Duties:

• Coordinate, plan and maintain records of assessment, remediation and reclamation activities for groupings of sites, with a goal of achieving closure in a safe, principled and cost-efficient manner
•  Manage budget for assigned projects and assign environmental assessment, reclamation and remediation work by work scope, geographic area, and prime contractor resources
• Provide support to environmental leads and area environmental coordinators, ensuring cost efficiencies, technical accuracy, and clarity of scope and deliverables
• Respond to stakeholder requests, including those from landowners, vendors, third-party operators, and regulators, ensuring timely information delivery and issue resolution
• Participate in the OWA’s safety program by:
  -Demonstrating leadership in safety practices;
  -Ensuring OWA safety expectations are clearly communicated and adhered to by consulting firms (prime contractors);
  -Conducting prime contractor safety management system evaluations and field safety assessments;
  -Following up on safety incidents with prime contractors to ensure proper resolution
• Monitor and evaluate prime contractor performance for safety, operational reporting, technical report writing and cost tracking
• Provide input for improving project cost efficiencies
• Review technical environmental reports and OneStop submissions (such as Environmental Site Assessments, Record of Site Condition submissions, and Remedial Action Plans)
• Review and update remaining closure cost estimates based on available information
  Ensure appropriate and adequate stakeholder contact and communication is upheld by the prime contractor
• Track, record, and report on operational activities and expenditures
• Uphold data integrity and consistency across various data sources and platforms
• Work planning with prime contractors including scheduling and kickoff meetings
• Timely review, coding, dispute resolution and approval of invoices
• Support development and compliance with internal processes including our Operational Management System (OMS)

Experience Required

• Five to ten years of experience in the oil and gas industry with extensive experience in environmental assessment, surface reclamation, remediation, and project management
• Development/review and submission of Record of Site Condition is required
• Several years of field experience completing Phase 1 ESAs, Phase 2 ESAs, remediation, reclaiming of wellsites, and detailed site assessments
• Strong track record managing reclamation and remediation operations and resolving environmental technical and field issues during operations
• Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements for the oil and gas industry, particularly Alberta Environment & Parks, AER and OH&S regulations
• Outlook and SiteView experience is required
• Advanced expertise in Excel is highly recommended
  Working knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake and GIS based software is an asset
• Subsoil Salinity Tool (SST) expertise is an asset but not required

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and prime contractors to meet shared goals
• Skilled in setting expectations, managing contractor relationships and following up on performance concerns
• Highly organized, capable of setting priorities, managing time efficiently, and meeting deadlines
• Proactive in identifying process gaps and taking initiative to address them
• Able to promptly review environmental reports, assign the next phase of work in a timely fashion, and update information in the OWA’s database (SiteView)
• Self-directed and able to work independently while knowing when to seek assistance
   

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in environmental related field (e.g., BSc Eng., B.Sc) is required
• Professional designation is required
   

Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to HR@orphanwell.ca by April 4, 2024, including “Intermediate Environmental Coordinator” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.