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SITEBC: Opportunities with Spectra Energy
Bill CoolingDirector, Employee & Labour RelationsSpectra Energy Transmission - West
September 26, 2009
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Outline
• Company Overview
• Why Work for Us?
• Job Descriptions
• Current Openings
• Northern Living
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Company OverviewBrief Synopsis
• North America’s premier natural gas infrastructure company
• Member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ranked by FORTUNE as the world’s “most admired” pipeline company
• Have operated in BC for over 50 years
• Integral part of BC’s economy– Our BC system moves enough
natural gas to meet the average daily needs of approx. 6 million homes
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Spectra Energy Company Overview
• Operate more than 19,100 miles of pipeline
– Areas of Expertise:• Gathering and Processing• Transmission and Storage• Natural Gas Distribution
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Gas Storage Pool
“From Wellhead to Burnertip” Process
1) Exploration & Extraction2) Gathering 3) Processing4) Transmission5) Distribution and Storage 6) Marketing
Raw Gas GATHERING
Sales GasTRANSMISSION
Wellhead
Gas PROCESSING
RAW GAS PIPELINE SALES GAS PIPELINE
Sales GasDISTRIBUTION
• Marketers find buyers for natural gas, ensure secure supplies in the market and provide a pathway for natural gas to reach the end-user
EXPLORATION& EXTRACTION
Commercial
IndustrialResidential
Burnertip(End-user/Consumer)
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Customers and Markets served
Core Customers• Local distribution companies (e.g. Terasen)• Marketers and traders• Natural gas producers (Gulf Coast, Sable Island, Appalachian, Western
US, and Western Canada)• Gas-fired Electric Generators• Residential, commercial and industrial customers
Markets Served Canada United States (Northeast, Southeast, Gulf
Coast, and Pacific Northwest)
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2008 Natural Gas Pipeline Throughput
3.6 TcfMiles of Transmission Pipe
19,100Miles of Gathering Pipe
62,500Miles of Distribution Pipe
37,000Storage Capacity
285 BcfRetail Customers
1.3 millionNumber of Employees
7,300
Spectra Energy – Strategically Located AssetsOne of North America’s Premier Natural Gas Infrastructure Companies
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• Canada and the U.S. share the closest energy relationship in the world
• Natural gas is a key component of seamless US-Canada energy trade
• Natural gas delivers economic and environmental benefits on both sides of the border
Source: National Energy Board
North America’s Integrated Energy MarketSeamless U.S.-Canada Natural Gas Trade
Canadian Natural Gas Export Volumes 1999-2008
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Unconventional Resource PlaysDramatic Increase in North American Inventories
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Proposed Northern Pipeline Projects
• North American Pipeline grid is interconnected
• Future Northern supplies & proposed pipelines have the potential to interconnect with multiple markets
• Spectra assets are well positioned to provide access to North American grid (market optionality)
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Spectra Energy Charter
Our PurposeWe will create superior and sustainable value for our investors, customers, employees, and communities by providing gas gathering, processing, transmission, storage and distribution services.
Our ValuesStewardship – Demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and vibrant communitiesIntegrity – Ethically and honestly doing what we say we will doRespect for the Individual – Embracing diversity and inclusion, enhanced by openness, sharing, trust, leadership, teamwork and involvementSafety – Sharing a relentless commitment to a zero work-related injury and illness culture High Performance – Achieving superior business results and stretching our capabilitiesWin-Win Relationships – Having relationships which focus on the creation of value for all partiesInitiative – Having the courage, creativity and discipline to lead change and shape the future.
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• Emphasis on Safety– Safety Vision: “Spectra Energy employees and contractors at
every level demonstrate personal commitment to continuous safety improvement, resulting in a zero injury and zero work-related illness culture”
• Supports Diversity– Equal Opportunity Employer
• Community Involvement– Spectra Energy employees and
retirees volunteer year-round– United Way Campaign– Scholarship Program– Volunteer Grants– Spectra Energy Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Why Work for Us?
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• We offer a variety of competitive benefits programs designed to meet the diversity of our employees and our business.
• Spectra Energy designs its benefit programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and our business to foster a work environment conducive to personal and professional growth.
Some benefits include:
• Health Sending Accounts - before-tax dollars help cover eligible health care expenses and dependent care expenses.
• Employee Savings Plan - will match up to 100 percent of your specified contributions, to a specified maximum.
• Pension Plan - provides various market competitive options to help you save for your retirement. • Educational Reimbursement - if you are committed to ongoing education, you can obtain a
diploma/degree or further your education through relevant, approved programs. Upon successful completion, Spectra Energy will reimburse full-time employees up to 100 percent including tuition, registration and laboratory and shop fees, within specified limits.
• Training - provides employees with in-house/external instructor led and on-line training opportunities to encourage ongoing development of knowledge, interpersonal skills, and business competencies.
• Vacation & Flex Days: 3 weeks vacation and 16 flex days annually• Incentive Pay: annual plan designed to reward successful achievement of individual, team and business
objectives• Northern Living Allowance: available in specified communities in Northern BC
Why Work for Us? - Benefits
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Typical Gas Processing Facility – Employment Roles (Day-to-day)
Business Support:HREHS (Environmental Health & Safety)AccountingPublic Affairs (Corporate Communications)Government RelationsPublic AwarenessSupply Chain / ProcurementAdministration Client RelationshipsLands Community and Aboriginal Relations
Managerial positions:Managers
Team Leaders
Technical positions:Engineers
Power Engineers
Steam Operators
Welders
Millwrights
Technicians
Electricians
Instrumentation
Gas Controllers
Gas Plant Operators
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Job Descriptions
There are many different types of jobs within Spectra Energy, ranging from trades positions to professional careers.
Some examples:
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Electrical & Controls Engineer
• Provide clients with electrical and control systems technical expertise and engineering support
• Includes: enhancing reliability and integrity of facilities, ensuring compliance to codes and regulations, promoting best safe and technical practices, project management, and identifying business opportunities
Minimum Qualifications• University degree in Electrical Engineering• Eligible for immediate registration with the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing
• Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API)
• Valid Drivers License
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Mechanical Engineer• Estimating equipment failure, useful life and evaluating options to mitigate equipment
failure or down time.• Ensure regulatory, code and policy requirements are met.• Specify materials, procedures, and minimum requirements for equipment maintenance.• Identify and make recommendations on deficiencies in the maintenance of plant
equipment.• Ensure Equipment Reliability; perform root cause analysis on problematic equipment.• Maintenance capital support including identifying projects, preparing project
development documents, and providing technical support through the life of the project.
Minimum Qualifications• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma• Eligible for immediate registration with the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing
• Valid Drivers License
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EH&S Specialist
• Responsible for evaluating all EHS contract documentation submitted with contract bids for high risk projects, and provide support to contract managers for evaluation of medium/low-risk projects.
Minimum Qualifications• Degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or
Natural Sciences or Engineering• 5 - 10 years’ technical and policy experience • Contracting and field industrial experience• Solid understanding of Federal and Provincial EHS regulations
and management practices • Excellent communication and computer skills • A CRSP designation is preferred.
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Gas Plant Operator
• To operate and maintain PRGP Gas Processing Trains, Utilities, Sulphur Plants and Control Room in a self directed Work Team Environment
Minimum Qualifications• 3rd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate• Valid driver’s license• Strong team player with the ability to work
with a minimum of supervision• 5 to 10 years gas plant experience
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Current Job Openings
• Prince George– Sourcing Specialist
• Chetwynd– Management Support Clerk
• Calgary– Logistics Scheduling Analyst
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Apply to Spectra Energy
Please visit our website at http://www.spectraenergy.com and register an account with us.
This will enable you to place your resume on file and to request notification of the types of jobs in which you are interested. Having your resume on file provides a quick and easy way for you to apply for a job by selecting “apply now”.
Our automatic notification will send you an email when your selection matches a job posting so you will never miss an opportunity that might be right for you.
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For More Information
Spectra Energy: http://www.spectraenergy.com
Fort Nelson: http://www.northernrockies.org/
Fort St. John: http://www.cityfsj.com/
District of Chetwynd: http://www.gochetwynd.com/
Employment Assistance: http://www.successbc.ca
Northern British Columbia: http://www.nbctourism.com/