Joel Block, P.Biol., Pmp Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Canada Area

Oversee and coordinate a team to develop, implement and execute on the Emergency & Crisis Management program applicable to marine terminals, projects, and acquisitions. Including development and oversight of budgets, mentoring staff and contractors and compliance reporting. Ensure Program compliance with Pembina's Operating Management System (OMS) and adherence to applicable Canadian & U.S. Federal, Provincial & State regulations, industry standards (Canadian Standards Association), Codes (National Fire Protection Association) and Practices (Disaster Recovery Institute Professional Practices). Maintain and develop positive emergency management relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Advise and provided guidance to Pembina's Crisis Management Team and Incident Management Team during business disruption and reputational events.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

Acted as a Specialist in spill response and engaged with stakeholders on Geographic Response Plans/planning, response actions and tactics across Western Canada.Led, planned, and executed Kinder Morgan Canada field and corporate level emergency response exercises across five operations districts. Exercise types included tabletops and full-scale Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) exercises.Ensured Emergency Management Program compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial and State regulatory requirements including Canada Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR), U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Regulations (PHMSA), Transport Canada’s Canada Shipping Act (CSA) Environment Canada’s Environmental Emergencies Regulations (E2), British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Commission Emergency Management Regulation (EMR), British Columbia Spill Contingency Planning Regulation.

Calgary, Canada Area

Act as a Specialist in spill response and environmental matters to oil and gas clients, industry, and regulators.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to execute on multiple client portfolios consisting of environmental aspects, spill response and emergency management. Including development and oversight of budgets, mentoring staff and contractors.Assist various clients with the implementation of the Incident Command System and direction of emergency spill response actions including leading the operations and logistics section, remediation and reclamation activities. Budgeted and coordinated the Geographic Response Planning and Program development for clients across Western Canada. Participated in and lead engagement activities with various stakeholders across Western Canada including Municipalities, Provincial and Federal Government, First Nations and First Responders.