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Emissions Reduction Student

Overview

Tundra is seeking an Emissions Reduction Student for the summer of 2023 (May-August) with potential for extension. This position will be based out of our Virden, Manitoba office and the incumbent in this role will be eligible to participate in Tundra’s hybrid work schedule.
Reporting to the Sustainability Development Engineer the Emissions Reduction Student will aid in executing Tundra’s Methane Leak Detection and Repair programs, new emissions reduction initiatives, and assist with greenhouse gas reporting. The successful candidate will have a strong focus forward on materially advancing carbon reduction strategies with specific focus on methane leak detection and repair and new technology in this field.
Responsibilities include:
• Help co-ordinate Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program for compliance with Federal Methane Regulations. Work with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering on surveys, repairs, and documentation.
• Progress and evaluate alternative monitoring technology options for methane
• Review proposed legislation coming into force in years forward for additional methane monitoring requirements, propose trials, scope of work changes, and budget costs for years forward
• Routinely check gas measurement at all TOG facilities to support CO2e emissions and carbon tax management.
• Assist with data inputs and preparation of Manitoba & Saskatchewan Upstream Oil and Gas Aggregate Facility filing working with 3rd Party Audit and Verification companies.
• Assist with data inputs and preparation of carbon tax remittance plans.
• Assist in reporting requirements for third party programs.
• Assist in progressing projects to reduce TOG Non-Marketable Natural Gas volumes, Carbon Taxes, and emissions.
• Perform additional assignments as per supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position will possess the following qualifications and competencies:
• Must be enrolled in a post secondary institution focusing on Engineering, Geology, Science, or Math.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with oil and gas operations is an asset
• Understanding of gas production, composition, and measurement is an asset
• Strong Project Management skills are required.
• Candidate will enjoy contributing to high performance multifunctional teams in a highly collaborative manner and will thrive by building strong relationships.
• Ability to work in an evolving landscape, comfortable with change, and quick re-alignment to potential regulatory changes and opportunities to advance Tundra’s emissions reduction program.
• Ability to trial new technology, gather feedback, evaluate performance, and make recommendations
• Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multitask role, managing multiple priorities and delivering to challenging timescales.
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and organization skills and keen attention to detail is a requirement.

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Summer Student Position
Area of Interest
Agriculture & Environment
Employment Type
Summer Student
Job Location
Virden