Job Posting: Manager, Gas Supply & Planning
Job Category: Operations & Engineering Services
Requisition Number: S6-26
Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.What You Will Do:As the Manager, Gas Supply & Planning, you will play an essential role within our Operations & Engineering Services business unit, reporting to the Director, Engineering & Construction Services. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Managing the Gas Supply Function and Gas Management Contracting By:
- Ensuring the appropriate gas contracts and contract terms and conditions are in place to meet peak demand periods;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate gas contracts are in place;
- Managing gas supply contracts to support day-to-day operation of the company, inclusive of providing support for gas supply issues as they arise;
- Managing gas management contractors and related contracts;
- Facilitating timely responses to gas supply requests for system growth;
- Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers;
- Leading the management and reporting of unaccounted for gas (UFG);
- Representing the organization at appropriate committees related to gas supply (e.g. Tolls, Tariff, Facilities & Procedures (TTFP) Committee);
- Recommending solutions to resolve current operating problems and procedural changes related to gas supply and management to improve efficiency; and
- providing information for budgeting and cost control processes.
Manage the System Planning Activities By:
- Leading the planning of the natural gas system to maintain system reliability and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements;
- Providing guidance and maintaining compliance with all applicable codes and standards governing AUI pipeline systems;
- Reviewing long-term system planning studies of the natural gas system and recommending/approving potential modifications to improve efficiency and safety or increase capacity;
- Managing the development of procedures for the analysis of existing systems and design of new systems, consistent with sound engineering practices;
- Managing System Integrity processes and controls;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate planning activities support the overall organization goals including the optimization of the capital and operational execution;
- Working with the Manager, Engineering to review existing AUI technical standards, providing input into necessary modifications and providing approvals on new standards for the Standard Practice Manual;
- Supporting Capital program execution and assisting with the preparation of Regulatory filings as required.
Managing staff and providing coaching and leadership
What You Will Bring:Required qualifications:
- University Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline;
- Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer;
- More than ten (10) years in the utility industry;
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License. An acceptable driver's abstract is also required for this position.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- Intermediate MS 365 Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook);
- Proficiency in GIS Applications, Maximo, and SynerGEE would be an asset;
- Technical Understanding of the Natural Gas Distribution Business would be an asset;
- Experience in commercial agreement negotiations;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; and
- Good understanding of the Alberta gas utility industry, natural gas regulatory framework and construction processes.
What We Will Provide: - Competitive compensation with incentive program.
- Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
- Retirement & savings plans.
- Insurance coverage for Life, LTD, and AD&D.
- Employee Assistance Program for legal, financial, and health-related support.
- Generous leave policies, including vacation, flex, and volunteer day for work-life balance.
- A flexible work model tailored to the requirements of both office and field staff.
- A safety-centric culture.
Ready to Join Us? If you are eager to be a part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through our career page at Careers - Apex Utilities. We look forward to receiving your application!
