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 explicit 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

- Solid interpersonal and teambuilding skills, treats all team members respectfully.
- Demonstrates leadership, communication and organizational skills and shows desire for continuous improv

📌 Damage Prevention Specialist (Virden)
🏢 Tundra Oil & Gas
📍 Virden