Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. publicly listed with a business objective to build a diversified midstream and infrastructure company in the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil, refined product, and renewable space. Its strategy is to profitably grow and create shareholder value through the acquisition and development of oil and gas infrastructure. Tidewater plans to achieve its business objective by providing customers with a full service, vertically integrated value chain, including gas plants, pipelines, railcars, export terminals, storage, downstream facilities, and various renewable initiatives.
Tidewater has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Engineer reporting to the General Manager of the refinery. This is a full-time position based in Prince George, BC.
About the Role
The Senior Environmental Engineer is a key technical and regulatory leadership position responsible for ensuring environmental compliance across both the Conventional Refinery and the Renewable Diesel (HDRD) facility. This role works closely with the General Managers of both operations, as well as Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams, to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with environmental permits, applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
The Senior Environmental Engineer provides expert guidance and oversight on environmental matters affecting refinery operations and capital projects. The position is accountable for coordinating environmental compliance programs, evaluating operational impacts, and ensuring site activities align with corporate environmental objectives and regulatory obligations.
Key responsibilities include the preparation, management, and submission of environmental reporting requirements, including greenhouse gas emissions reporting, National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) submissions, BC Output-Based Pricing System (BC-OBPS) compliance, and programs related to volatile organic compound (VOC) reduction. This includes Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs, fence-line monitoring, storage tank emissions management, and loading emissions compliance.
The Senior Environmental Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental management systems, procedures, and programs that minimize current and future environmental risks. The role proactively identifies compliance risks, evaluates changing regulatory requirements, and supports operational excellence through sustainable environmental performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Given the technical complexity of refinery operations, evolving regulatory requirements, and the independent decision-making required, this position is intended for an experienced environmental professional and is not considered an entry-level or junior engineering role.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all environmental permits, regulations, and company environmental standards for both the Conventional Refinery and HDRD facilities.
- Serve as the site's subject matter expert on environmental regulatory compliance and environmental risk management.
- Provide environmental guidance and support to Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams.
- Coordinate and submit all required environmental reporting, including GHG, NPRI, BC-OBPS, and other federal, provincial, and corporate requirements.
- Manage and oversee VOC reduction initiatives, including LDAR programs, fence-line monitoring, storage tank emissions controls, and loading emissions management.
- Develop, implement, and maintain environmental procedures, programs, and management systems.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure site compliance with emerging environmental requirements.
- Support environmental audits, inspections, permit applications, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
- Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient refinery operations.
- Work collaboratively with refinery leadership to integrate environmental stewardship into operational and strategic decision-making.
- Represent Tidewater externally in the local airshed monitoring working group and industry association committees
- Manage an annual environmental budget of approximately $1M, including supervision of external contractors
Qualifications
Education & Professional Designations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Process Engineering (required)
- EIT or P.Eng. designation, or eligibility to register with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (required)
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (asset)
- Industrial hygiene and hazardous materials training (asset)
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of environmental experience in an industrial setting
- Experience working within complex industrial facilities, including brownfield sites and major operating facilities
- Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (HSE) management systems
- Experience working with regulatory agencies, government authorities, and public stakeholders
- Experience with emissions reporting and environmental compliance programs, including greenhouse gas reporting, NPRI, BC-OBPS, VOC reduction initiatives, LDAR programs, fence-line monitoring, storage emissions, and loading emissions compliance Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills
- Experience managing multiple environmental initiatives and compliance programs simultaneously
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulations, permits, and compliance requirements
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to conduct field investigations, analyze data, and prepare technical reports
- Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with regulatory agencies and government officials
- Ability to influence environmental project development and support business and corporate objectives
- Strong project planning and execution skills, including managing schedules, budgets, and competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Core Competencies
- Forward Thinking
- Change Agility
- Develops Potential
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Technical Professional Skills
- Drives for Results
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced Environmental Engineer with a professional engineering designation and at least five years of industrial environmental compliance experience. They possess a strong understanding of refinery and industrial operations, environmental regulations, emissions reporting programs, and environmental management systems, along with demonstrated leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management capabilities. This is a senior-level technical role requiring independent judgment and the ability to influence environmental performance across refinery and HDRD operations.
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary ($100,000 - $140,000), short-term and long-term incentive plans.
Employee Benefits
Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit package, designed to prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include top-in-industry medical, dental, life and accident insurance and disability coverage. Our virtual employee and family assistance program makes access to medical professionals quick and convenient.
Tidewater’s benefits program features a generous $2,000 annual spending account which provides the flexibility for you to fund a Healthcare Spending Account to help pay for medical and dental expenses not covered by the benefits plan, or a Healthy Living Account for the items such as membership or sports equipment.
You can become a shareholder and participate in the growth of our company through Tidewater’s Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Location
Prince George, in central British Columbia, offers opportunity and an affordable quality of life. Population 80,000, it has four-season recreation in the natural beauty of the outdoors while offering a full range of urban, social, cultural, transportation and education amenities.
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We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
