Damage Prevention Specialist

Tundra Oil & Gas; Virden; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health benefit

Healthy Lifestyle Allowance

Maternity top-up

Paid parental leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Tundra Oil & Gas, a Manitoba-based exploration and production company, invites applicants for a Damage Prevention Specialist based in the Virden Office. You will manage crossing and proximity requests, support the Land Department, and represent the company at 3rd party crossings to ensure compliance with CSA Z662 and Tundra’s internal standards.

This role requires knowledge of pipeline integrity, GPS data handling, CAD tools, and field supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience with CSA Z662 and related codes is an asset.
• Knowledge of Land Surveying is an asset.
• Understanding of municipal, provincial and federal acts governing pipeline assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage OneCall Manager system for crossing and proximity requests.
• Draft and execute third-party Crossing Agreements.
• Act as site representative at 3rd party crossings to ensure compliance.
• Document and GPS data for buried infrastructure crossings per CSA Z662.
• Prepare 3rd party flowline and crossing drawings.
• Support integrity-related projects for field operations.
• Assist with GPS data for new construction and mapping programs.

Skills

Line locating

GIS/GPS software

AutoCAD

AccuMap

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Reading engineering drawings

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Tools

AutoCAD

AccuMap

GIS/GPS equipment

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a Damage Prevention Specialist based out of the Virden Office. The main responsibility of a Damage Prevention Specialist is to ensure that Tundra Oil & Gas assets are crossed and maintained in accordance with all applicable codes, rules & regulations and in compliance with CSA Z662, Global Ground Disturbance Level II, Tundra Oil & Gas Ground Disturbance Code of Practice, and Tundra Oil & Gas PIMS / O & M Manuals. The Damage Prevention Specialist will also ensure clear communication of Tundra expectations to all applicable parties for safe and compliant construction either crossing or in proximity to Tundra infrastructure.

REPORTS TO

Lead Damage Prevention Specialist

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Manage Tundra’s OneCall Manager system of all incoming crossing and proximity requests for third-party field activity.
• Assist Tundra’s Land Department in the drafting and execution of all third-party Crossing Agreements.
• Act as Tundra’s site representative at 3rd party crossings to ensure all applicable codes, standards and specific conditions of the agreement are adhered to.
• Ensure proper documentation and GPS information for buried infrastructure crossings in compliance with CSA‑Z662.
• Assist with preparing standard 3rd party flowline and cable crossing drawings clarifying excavation and backfill expectations.
• Assist with preparing, supervising and/or executing of integrity related projects to support field operations.
• Assist the facilities group with incoming GPS of new construction. Importing and management of data into Tundra Oil & Gas mapping programs.
• Assist with map and record retention programs and the management of data for buried facilities.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Pipeline Integrity Management Systems and Operations & Maintenance Integrity programs within Tundra.
• Assist with integrity related engineering assessment projects for both existing and new infrastructure (ex. defect acceptance, change in operating conditions, etc.)
• Assist with evaluation of engineering competence requirements for contract supervision and outside engineering companies.
• Identify and communicate applicable changes to CSA Z662 or provincial regulations.
• Assist as required with compliance of Pipeline Integrity Management programs.
• Bring forward and assist with implementing new programs as required.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Line locating of buried infrastructure experience an asset.
• Basic understanding of Land Surveying is considered an asset.
• Understanding of mechanical, civil and pipeline construction methods.
• Ground Disturbance Level II supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Understanding of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations that govern the construction, operation and maintenance of pipeline assets.
• Experience with CSA Z662 code and knowledge of ASME B31.3 code is considered an asset.
• Experience with Pipeline Integrity Management Systems.
• Engineering or Technology memberships in relevant associations is considered an asset.
• Understanding of and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings – PFD, P&ID’s, Isometrics, plot plans, surveys.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to operate GIS/ GPS equipment.
• Capable of using AutoCAD and AccuMap.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of, and willingness to achieve certification in:
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid & CPR
  • TDG
  • WHMIS
  • Confined space
  • Ground Disturbance Level II
• Defensive Driving.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills, treats all team members respectfully.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication and organizational skills and shows desire for continuous improvement.
• Accepts ownership and delivers on commitments.
• Has the ability to receive, process, and organize large volumes of data and information.
• Ability to prioritize activities and rank information details in terms of importance, and deal with it accordingly.
• Embraces new technologies and recognizes the need for changes.
• Responds effectively to changing conditions.
• Thinks critically and acts logically to evaluate situations and generate required steps to ensure success.
• Knowledge, skills and the ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results. Has the ability to achieve desired results by encouraging and supporting the contributions of others.

OTHER DETAILS

• This position is primarily office based, with time spent at field facilities and construction sites as required.
• Required to part of the on-call rotation.
• Must reside within a 1-hour drive of Virden, MB to respond to emergencies when on-call.
• Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is committed to protecting the health and safety of all individuals involved in our business activities, and the communities where we live and work. Given this commitment, Tundra requires pre-employment drug & alcohol testing for all safety sensitive positions, recognizing the risks associated with the use of drugs and alcohol.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Be part of a proudly Canadian, privately owned energy company and grow your career with Manitoba’s largest oil producer
• Enjoy competitive total rewards, including salary, annual incentive pay, long‑term incentives for eligible roles, and employer‑matched RRSP contributions (permanent positions only)
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including a $5,000 mental health benefit, Healthy Lifestyle Allowance, maternity top‑up, paid parental leave, and personal leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including training investments, leadership programs, professional designation reimbursement, engineer‑in‑training programs and company-wide learning opportunities

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.

If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com and apply on-line to submit your cover letter and resume by July 6th, 2026.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.