Job Description

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Plains is seeking a Specialist to work within our environmental permitting and remediation team for a term of approximately six months. Based out of our head office in Calgary, Alberta, and reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Permitting, you will be responsible for assisting with the planning and permitting activities associated with operational activities and our capital expansion and integrity programs. In addition, you will also provide technical support to project execution teams, advising on timing restrictions and identifying required field studies and regulatory submissions for all asset lifecycle phases. The role includes retaining and overseeing third-party consultants to complete field work.

Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for fixed-term employees and their eligible dependents through Sun Life. New employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.

This hybrid position combines work at our Calgary office with working from home.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to operations and other internal departments as a subject matter expert on permitting and biophysical study requirements, timelines, and costs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to third-party consultants (if retained).
• Propose and report on project budgets.
• Attend project and safety meetings to discuss environmental hazards, risks, requirements, and mitigation measures.
• Support implementation of Environmental Planning Process, Environmental Protection Program (EPP) and Operations Management System (OMS).
• Support and strive to meet company goals, objectives, and targets.
• Prepare updates as required to meet internal reporting / communication requirements.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies, cost reductions and/or improvements in environmental planning, permitting, and performance.
• Promote the concepts of environmental protection, controls, and processes.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 planning and permitting support as well as project management experience related to capital expansion programs, integrity programs, and operational activities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
• In-depth understanding of environmental permitting regulations, submissions, and requirements for planning, construction, and post-construction stages (including RTF, TDL, Code of Practice, Water Act Approvals, DFO Request for Review, SARA, EEC, Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Proposals, Water Rights Licenses and Historical Resource Branch Clearances) across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is required.
• Familiarity with wildlife surveys, migratory bird breeding and nesting surveys, and wetland/aquatic assessments.
• Technical experience managing environmental sensitivities, implementing mitigation measures, and tracking / reporting of requirements during all project phases.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• A team player who thrives in a busy environment with multiple priorities.
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License with a clean abstract.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees\xe2\x80\x99 need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great . As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 .

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains\xe2\x80\x99 compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. .

All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.

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