Engineer, LNG Facilities at BC Energy Regulator

Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

121061.78

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Regulatory Guidance, Technical Regulations Maintenance, Advisory Functions, Compliance Verification, Subject Matter Expert, Engineering Advice, Facility Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Project Proponent Meetings, Permitting Requirements, Professional Network Development, Project Management, Auditing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Classification: PEA 2-4, PEA Membership Office Location: Fort St John / Kelowna / Victoria Salary: PEA 2: $73,042.33 – $83,280.27 PEA 3: $86,177.11 – $98,813.68 PEA 4: $102,254.01 – $121,061.78 Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week. An additional 27% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary. An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location. Note: Candidates will be placed in the PEA Classification Level as established, through job evaluation of a specific set of duties and responsibilities assigned to a position and based on the combined education and experience of the candidate. About the Job: The Engineer, LNG Facilities (Engineer) participates in the development of policy and regulatory guidance and assists industry in understanding engineering related regulatory requirements within BC. The Engineer also assists in the development and maintenance of the technical regulations which apply to LNG facilities in BC. This position works closely with, and is the primary contact for, all LNG related advisory functions pertaining to the Safety, Engineering & Audit Department. The Engineer reviews submissions for the energy industry related LNG facilities and provides recommendations to decision makers. In addition, the Engineer champions compliance verification activities and collaborates with other departments as a subject matter expert. The Engineer provides engineering advice, direction to, and works closely with, BCER inspection staff in evaluating compliance and technical safety issues related to facility design, construction, operation and maintenance. In this role, the Engineer will meet regularly with project proponents, representatives and decision makers within affected government agencies, to understand project scope, timelines and implications of proposed projects and to clarify the BCER’s role and processes in authorizing the engineering components of the planned activity. The work will also involve providing information on energy activities and the BCER at various forums; researching required authorities and industry standards; providing advice to project proponents on provincial engineering permitting requirements and providing recommendations to the Supervisor, LNG & Research on how to most effectively and efficiently resource LNG project activities. This position is required to develop and maintain a professional network consisting of engineers and technologists within the BCER and external to the BCER from sources including industry and other regulators. Organization Chart: Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President, Safety & Compliance Vice President, Safety, Engineering & Audit Supervisor, LNG & Research Engineer, LNG Facilities About the BC Energy Regulator: The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being. As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities. The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture. What We Offer: The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position). The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know. We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans. Please contact us at Recruitment@bc-er.ca if you require any assistance or more information. The Safety, Engineering & Audit department ensures public and environmental protection for the energy activities of permit holders regulated by the organization. The team is accountable for technical reviews of applications and external audits for the full life cycle of pipelines, gas processing facilities, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities, freshwater dams, roads, and for the hydrogen, ammonia and methanol mandate.

Responsibilities

The Engineer participates in developing policy and regulatory guidance for the LNG industry in BC, while also assisting in the development and maintenance of technical regulations applicable to LNG facilities. This role involves reviewing submissions, providing recommendations to decision-makers, and acting as a subject matter expert for compliance verification activities.