Environment & Compliance Advisor - Jobs in Kitimat, BC

Job Description

There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada. Why Because we’re building Canada’s first large-scale LNG facility underpinned by safety, continuous improvement, quality execution and ethics and compliance. Our industry-leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility will provide the world’s cleanest LNG, with the lowest carbon intensity.This is your opportunity to be part of history, in an environment that will challenge you to apply all of your skills, and where you can learn with a diverse team of highly experienced industry professionals and mentors.LNG Canada maintains a healthy, respectful, and safe environment for all of our employees, contractors, partners, and communities. Protecting our people, community and our operations is our top priority. Our project has committed to meeting some of the strictest regulatory standards in the world.With gratitude and respect LNG Canada acknowledges our facility is under construction and will be operated on the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. We also gratefully acknowledge the First Nations in our project area and along our shipping route.Our Vision: To be the leading LNG export company in British Columbia and the world.Our Mission: To set the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG development in Canada.Our Values: Respect, collaboration, integrity, and safety.Come join the team making Canadian history!About the RoleReporting to the Environment and Compliance Lead, the Environment and Compliance Advisor is responsible for managing and assuring environmental compliance for the LNG Canada Asset during CSURU (Commissioning, startup and ramp up) and Operate phase in Kitimat, BC.The Environment and Compliance Advisor provides day to day support to the LNG Canada Asset team to ensure that environmental compliance is integrated into planning and ongoing operations.The Environment and Compliance Advisor acts as an environmental compliance focal for the Asset, which includes implementation of environment and compliance management plans and systems, management of regulatory notifications and environmental reporting, assurance activities, and addressing compliance events, as required.To succeed with us in the HSSE Department, we need your enthusiasm to:

• Demonstrate a relentless commitment towards personal and process safety
• Be curious and passionate about raising the bar every day to preserve and improve long term asset value
• Pride and care when dealing with people, your work, and know that every day, you have an impact on safety, your community and environment.
• Display a strong positive attitude to manage change and improvement in our dynamic processes, ways of working and our overall performance as we evolve into a fully operating asset post CSURU).
• Utilize flexible innovative thinking with well-developed problem-solving skills
• Develop strong working relationships within and outside your team, stakeholders to boost co-operation and a One Team approach transcending into multi-disciplinary delivery.
• Drive knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching to accelerate team competence.

You will use your expertise to:During Project Execute Phase (module fabrication, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up, ramp up):

• Liaise closely with the Execute team to ensure all permitting, compliance and environmental aspects are in place for Operate phase.
• Liaise with the execute phase Regulatory Compliance team to develop the asset compliance management system.
• Lead the development of and support approval process for Operate environmental management plans, procedures, and work method statements.
• Technical review of permit applications and implementation of environmental conditions and commitments upon receipt.
• Work closely with external relations team to provide technical support.
• Ensure applicable HSSE Management System elements are incorporated into Operate phase work processes and management plans.
• Identify any design or construction defects and work closely with the Brownfield team to implement solutions and mitigate associated environmental/compliance risks.
• Provide input to the asset risk register and associated annual work planning processes.
• Development of processes and tools to measure emissions/discharges to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive environmental monitoring and reporting program for Operate phase based on internal and external compliance requirements.
• Integrate environmentally critical elements and compliance obligations into the maintenance strategy.
• Provide environmental and compliance components to support development of asset learning management system.
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance to develop Operate spill/waste management systems.
• Provide environmental and compliance technical input to all Operate phase contracts.
• Participate in handover of asset systems from execute phase at Total Care Custody and Control (TCCC), ensuring that all environmental and compliance requirements are in place.

During Operate (run and maintain) Phase:

• Implement and assure the asset compliance management system.
• Manage environmental monitoring and reporting programs to ensure internal and external compliance requirements are met.
• Implement asset environmental management plans, procedures, and work method statements
• Support delivery of environmental and compliance training as part of the asset learning management system.
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance to implement and assure spill/waste management systems.
• Provides guidance and direction for flaring and emissions monitoring and management.
• Interface with local regulators, manage site specific permit requirements and deliverables
• Support management of site and marine spill mitigation and response plans.
• Monitor regulations for updates and identify any amendments required for permits and authorizations.
• Support management of the environmental and compliance aspects of the HSSE budget and associated contracts.
• Provide support for environmental incidents including interpretation of regulations and follow-up with regulatory bodies.
• Manage delivery, reporting, assurance, and improvement related to the following relevant HSSE Management System elements; including Biodiversity; GHG & EM; Soil and Groundwater; Volatile Organic Compounds; Water in the Environment; Flaring and Venting; Ozone Depleting Substances; SOx and NOx; Waste
• Provide technical support to the HSSE incident reporting and investigation process. Participate and/or lead incident investigations, where required.

To be successful, you will have:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree or Technical Diploma; ideally in environmental engineering or science.
• 8 years of progressive environment industrial experience including management of environmental monitoring and regulatory reporting programs, preferred in oil and gas production.
• Strong understanding of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations preferably in oil & gas production and preferably in BC.
• Excellent reporting, permit application and implementation experience.
• Knowledgeable in air emissions, water management, effluent, fisheries, and waste components of industrial operations in BC, preferably oil and gas.
• Strong data analytical and management skills.
• Qualified environmental professional or equivalent an asset.
• LNG project and/or operations experience highly regarded.
• Professional, pragmatic and solutions focused approach to risk management.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to multiple stakeholders with varying degrees of understanding.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Ability to work closely in a cross functional and multi-cultural capacity to drive continual improvement in HSSE performance for the asset.
• Experience transitioning from CSU to Operations is considered an asset

Leadership Capabilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and energize people and create a clear sense of direction and priorities
• Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies
• Ability to drive execution and stretch the performance of people with a wide range of capabilities
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity such that informed decisions are made without undue delay
• Courage to hold strong to views when challenging current practices to encourage exploration of new ideas that drive improvement, i.e., Digitization
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries

QualificationsThis role requires that you:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
• Know that this role is based in Kitimat, BC.
• Relocate to Kitimat/Terrace, BC
• Know that during the Execute phase you will work 50hrs of work, not necessarily every Saturday and Sunday off.
• During Operate: 40hrs per week/5/2.
• Know that during Campaign Maintenance and Turnaround events will require additional effort including longer hours and shift work
• Are willing to work outdoors during inclement weather in all seasons including heavy snowfall and periods of heavy rain.
• Are able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces. Plant design conditions provide structures that are significantly taller than common in industry, individuals must be comfortable with heights as well as travel to and from the workface at heights.
• Know that as part of LNG Canada’s commitment to protect the health and safety of its personnel and the communities in which it operates, LNG Canada requires all Canada-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. LNG Canada will consider accommodation requests from individuals in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.
• Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
• Have a Valid Driver’s license
• Know that this is not a fly-in, fly-out rotation role.

We offer

• A Comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package
• A full suite of benefits including a flexible Medical and Health plan
• A Defined Contribution Pension plan with a matching program
• A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance

About UsLNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell Canada Energy (40%) and affiliates of Petronas (25%) PetroChina (15%), Mitsubishi Corporation (15%) and Korea Gas Corporation (5%). The joint venture is building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia.LNG Canada is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and culture, a safe and sustainable facility, strong community, and stakeholder relationships. We are a globally-competitive, digitally-connected business, from construction to start-up to steady-state. We have partnered with governments, local communities, and First Nations to maximize shared value.Quick Apply

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