Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Senior Remediation, Reclamation Specialist

Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in environmental science, geology, soils, or engineering preferred.
  • Membership in a professional organization (AIA, ASET, APEGA) is essential.
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in environmental science, including 10 in technical oversight of oil and gas projects.
  • Proven ability to manage complex project scopes, timelines, and budgets effectively.
  • Experienced in preparing various environmental technical reports and cost analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of high-profile client portfolios for complex oil and gas projects from decommissioning to closure.
  • Coordinate internal teams to deliver innovative solutions in environmental program management.
  • Lead communication with client management and stakeholders regarding project outcomes.
  • Support project managers in managing subcontractors and procurement.
  • Review and approve technical deliverables, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
  • Prepare and review regulatory submissions and environmental reports for project compliance.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the technical community.

Benefits

  • Supportive, innovative work culture encouraging quality client solutions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Membership in a technical practice community fostering growth and innovation.
  • Engagement with multi-disciplinary teams and diverse projects throughout the industry.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Remediation, Reclamation Specialist in our Alberta offices, you will be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. The compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location To thrive in this role, you will be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: • Overall accountability on a high-profile client portfolio of moderately to highly complex projects for legacy upstream oil and gas facilities from decommissioning to regulatory closure. The primary focus will be technical and strategic oversight of remediation (both in-situ and ex-situ) and reclamation projects; however, understanding Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Risk Management Plans (RMP), Remedial Action Plans (RAP), Post-reclamation Monitoring, and Regulatory Closure Applications will also be important and part of the oversight role. • Oversee internal project teams across disciplines to facilitate delivery of best-in-class products and innovative solutions to meet our client's requirements under their environmental program management framework. • Lead communication with the client's program management team and project related stakeholders. • Provide support to project managers with subcontractor management and procurement of third-party services. • Provide senior review and approval of all technical deliverables and scopes of work associated with projects under the successful candidate's purview. • Prepare and/or review technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and reports, with a primary focus on regulatory submissions (which may include, Record of Site Conditions, Comprehensive Site Reviews, Conceptual Site Models, Phase 1 ESA, Phase 2 ESA, RMP/RAP, Detailed Site Assessments, Remedial Summary Reports, and Remediation or Reclamation Certificate Applications). • Work within a well-organized, and innovative culture with support systems that empower our professionals to focus on providing high quality solutions to our clients. • Transfer knowledge, share experiences, and support the training and mentorship of colleagues. • Be a senior member of our technical practice community that supports team and personal innovation, sets technical direction for the team, and delivers growth and success at all levels. Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. • Advanced degree in environmental science, soils, geology, engineering, or a related field is preferred. • Registration in or a member in good standing of a professional organization (e.g. AIA, ASET, APEGA). • A minimum of twenty (20) years previous experience in applied environmental science, including a combination of environmental consulting, industry and/or regulatory experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years of direct technical oversight experience of legacy upstream oil and gas projects. • Experience and assertiveness in driving scope, schedule and budget for a portfolio of moderately to highly complex oil and gas projects. • Demonstrated experience with preparing remedial options and cost analyses, remediation system design, and various types of environmental technical reports (ESAs, RMPs, RAPs, etc.), as well as the creation of work plans and cost estimates. • Experience overseeing moderately to highly complex upstream oil and gas projects, including review of reports and technical components such as conceptual site models, drilling plans, cross-sections, and sampling program selection. • Strong data evaluation skills and ability to make decisions based on findings. • Self-motivated, possess strong communication skills (verbal and written), and strong leadership skills. • Willingness to provide technical direction and active mentorship to junior and intermediate professionals and project managers. • Experience with various in-situ, ex-situ remediation technologies is an asset. • Understanding of reclamation approaches and requirements in forested, agricultural and grasslands in Crown and Private land in Alberta is an asset. • Experience with the Alberta Energy Regulator's OneStop tool and working knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Western Canada is also an asset. • In depth understanding of the Alberta Contaminated Sites Policy Framework, including the application of Tier 1 and Tier 2 guidelines, as well as CCME guideline experience required. Experience working with the Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC) is an asset. • A valid and clean class 5 driver's license with no restrictions. This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

About Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. is a leading environmental services company focused on supporting government and commercial organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With more than 1,700 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling them to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. Montrose is committed to protecting the environment, supporting communities, and strengthening the economy.
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