ARO Specialist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking an ARO Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Calgary head office. The role focuses on managing abandonment, remediation, and reclamation projects and coordinating with regulators on ARO programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong liaison capabilities with BCER and AER, and solid data management skills, including Wellview/Siteview. A driver’s license and proficient MS Office use are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in abandonment, remediation, risk management, and reclamation.
• Experience communicating with BCER and AER on ARO programs.
• Asset: pipeline abandonment understanding or related drilling/completions knowledge.
• APEG and/or EGBC membership desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and report ARO program progress; manage consultants.
• Liaise with BCER and AER on ARO programs.
• Support Wellview/Siteview databases and data management.
• Provide weekly progress updates and reporting.
• Maintain ARO estimates and data inputs for corporate reporting.
• Oversee project planning, costs, timelines, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Project management

Regulator liaison

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Wellview

Siteview

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The ARO Specialist will be responsible for management and stewardship of Wellbore, Pipeline & Site Infrastructure Abandonment, Environmental Assessment, Remediation and Reclamation projects, in conjunction with the coordination of BCER LRP and Alberta Mandatory spend and other ARO Programs with the applicable provincial Regulator.

This position is a fixed term contract for 12 months, based within the Head Office located in Calgary, AB.

The Role

Regular responsibilities will include:

• Project/ program management of wellbore, pipeline/infrastructure abandonment, environmental assessments, remediation, and reclamation activities, including but not limited to project planning, tracking and regular reporting of Regulator Liability Program progress, managing and directing consultants, managing costs, data, and timelines, and regulatory reporting (including reclamation certificate applications).
• Direct liaison with BCER and AER on all ARO Programs.
• Provides support in the management of databases such as Wellview and Siteview
• Review and manage well and environmental records for utilization within technical field programs
• Provide weekly updates of progress and weekly achievements
• Support corporate reporting requirements
• Manage and update corporate internal and external ARO estimates

The Person

• Solid understanding of abandonment, remediation, risk management, and reclamation guidelines/criteria (Alberta and BC), with 10+ years' experience
• Experience with direct communication with BCER and AER in management of ARO Programs, including existing working relationships with these provincial regulators on ARO matters
• Pipeline abandonment experience would be an asset but not required for this position (training and guidance can be provided)
• Understanding of abandonment programs and basic Drilling and Completions would be an asset
• Professional APEGA and/or EGBC member in good standing would be an asset, but not a requirement
• Experience with management of a small ARO Team
• Database and/or data management skillsets
• Experience with Wellview / Siteview is considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license
• Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
• Energetic personality with strong initiative
• Positive attitude that seeks new challenges and is adaptable