North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) is a 500 kV transmission line expansion project to be completed in three phases. Phases 1 and 2 extend approximately 440 km between Prince George and Terrace, adjacent to existing circuits 5L61, 5L62 and 5L63. while Phase 3 extends 350 km north of Terrace to Bob Quinn. In addition to these scopes, the NCTL project also includes expansions to existing and new greenfield substations plus an extensive thermal upgrade to the existing circuits 5L61, 5L62 and 5L63. All scopes are expected to be complete by 2032. Phases 1 and 2 are considered a first for BC Hydro as they will be developed and operated as assets that are co-owned with multiple First Nations.
The Environmental Risk Manager will be the primary liaison between BC Hydro's environmental manager/management, Construction/Commercial Management, Contractors and Project based environmental staff.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
* Understand the NCTL project environmental requirements, the CEMP (Construction Environmental Management Plan), Environmental Protection Plans (EPP's) and associated regulatory requirements.
* Liaise between BC Hydro's construction and environmental management, Natural Resource Specialists, Contractors, Independent Environmental Monitors, Environmental Regulators and Guardian Host's.
* Provides technical advice, leadership, and instructions to field personnel in the event of environmental issues. Clearly communicate the situation to management with regular frequency.
* Implement, monitor and clarify the Environmental Protection Plans both for Contractors and BC Hydro.
* Observe, record and report on compliance of construction activities with the environmental requirements.
* Review, approve and manage Contractor's environmental submissions and requests for information.
* Recognize and communicate environmental risks associated with construction activities.
* Assist contractors' and BC Hydro environmental staff in proactively managing environmental risks.
* Develop and advance relationships with Aboriginal communities, First Nations Guardians, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders in order to meet the North Coast Transmission Line Project's commitments.
* Identify, document and report environmental incidents, and effectively communicate issues.
* Provide oversight and directly manage Natural Resource Specialists (NRS) onsite.
BC Hydro
6911 Southpoint Drive
Burnaby
British Columbia Canada
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