Senior Air Emissions Engineer

Steel Reef is a Canadian company that gathers and redistributes potentially wasted gas to deliver the energy that powers our lives.

From our Saskatchewan roots, we have grown into a dominant player in flare gas capture, contributing to the energy transition through coal-to-gas switching to power homes, communities and industries dedicated to reducing emissions and powering potential.

Since our inception in 2012, Steel Reef has supported the energy community in capturing wasted energy, processing and distributing associated natural gas and other products, and bringing in net new energy production and distribution for homes, communities and businesses.

Focusing our efforts within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Bakken Resource Play, Steel Reef has become a market leader in developing the emissions-to-energy practice to supply net new energy from flare gas, a previously unavailable source.

In 2024, Steel Reef entered into multiple long-term Power Purchase Agreements with SaskPower. Following construction of additional utility-grade electricity substations and generation turbines powered by recovered flare gas, Steel Reef will provide more than 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity within Saskatchewan and North Dakota, which could power more than 100,000 homes annually.

Position Profile:

The Senior Air Emissions Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs related to air emissions compliance, emissions reporting, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission management across Steel Reef's operated assets. This position serves as the subject matter expert for air emissions quantification, regulatory reporting, emissions inventories, permitting support, and emissions reduction opportunities.

The role requires a strong understanding of federal, state and provincial air emissions regulations, emissions measurement methodologies, carbon tax and operational processes within the oil and gas industry.

This position is located in Calgary, AB and will report into the Manager, Environment & Regulatory.

Key Responsibilities:

Air Emissions Compliance & Reporting

• Lead the development and maintenance of company-wide air emissions inventories, including:
  • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
  • Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs)
  • Methane emissions
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Prepare and submit regulatory emissions reports in accordance with applicable provincial, federal, and state requirements.
• Support compliance with various reporting programs including Saskatchewan OBPS, MSAPR, NPRI, GHGRP, SLEIS, AEIR, LDAR, etc.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance regarding business impacts and compliance obligations.

Technical Analysis & Emissions Quantification

• Develop and maintain emissions quantification methodologies and calculation tools.
• Evaluate emissions from compressors, engines, flares, heaters, storage tanks, pneumatic equipment, and fugitive sources.
• Lead quarterly emissions quantification and reporting.
• Perform engineering analysis to validate emissions estimates and improve data quality.
• Support third-party verification and audit activities related to emissions reporting.
• Review emissions performance and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support development and execution of internal air dispersion modeling initiatives.

Permitting & Regulatory Support

• Provide technical support for environmental approvals, amendments, and permitting activities.
• Support air quality impact assessments and dispersion modelling studies conducted by consultants.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and external consultants on air emissions matters.
• Review environmental assessments and permit applications for new facilities and expansion projects.

Emissions Reduction & Sustainability Initiatives

• Identify, evaluate, and support implementation of emissions reduction projects.
• Support commercial and operations on emissions reduction opportunities, including methane mitigation, electrification, optimization projects, and new technologies.
• Support corporate sustainability objectives, reporting and emissions reduction targets.
• Contribute technical expertise to carbon management and decarbonization initiatives.

Data Management & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and IT teams to improve emissions data collection and management processes.
• Develop automated tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions using platforms such as Power BI, Excel, or other analytical tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, consistency, and data quality.
• Support implementation of emerging technologies and best practices in emissions management.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the company's subject matter expert for air emissions and GHG reporting.
• Mentor junior environmental and engineering staff.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and project teams.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives involving regulatory compliance, asset development, and sustainability reporting.
• Communicate effectively to a broad audience (eg. Engineering, Projects, Accounting, Executives, etc) regulatory compliance requirements as it pertains to air emissions.

Required Skills, Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or eligible for registration, or other applicable professional association.
• Advanced degree would be considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in air emissions management, environmental compliance, or environmental engineering within the oil and gas or energy industry.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and emissions reports.
• Familiarity with Saskatchewan, Canadian and US emissions methodologies, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience reviewing or managing air dispersion modeling studies (AERMOD, CALPUFF, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large operational datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join our Team:

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs.
• Competitive benefit package, including a Flex Spending Account and Savings Plan matching.
• Monthly phone allowance.
• 8 hours of annual paid Volunteer time to support the communities in which we operate.
• Team building activities.
• Various recognition reward programs including long-term service awards and value-based awards.
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions.

Our Steel Reef team has returned to the office, however, to provide our employees with flexibility, we have implemented a trial hybrid work model where employees have the option to work from home four (4) days per month. Working closely together and supporting each other are fundamental aspects of our culture and how we work. Connecting in a common workspace is key to helping us reinvigorate our corporate culture and enable more effective communication and collaboration.

All positions require background screening.

This posting will close once a suitable candidate has been found.

Steel Reef thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.