The Ombudsman is a vehicle to ensure that landowners need to approach only one AEC contact in efforts to resolve conflict. The Ombudsman can cross all lines of authority within AEC, and has direct access to the President of the Company. With the feedback obtained through his investigations, the Ombudsman is also better able to guide contractors and employees in terms of developing and maintaining positive working relationships. Since its operations began as a 'home grown' oil and gas company in 1975, AEC takes pride in the manner in which it conducts its business. AEC's sour wellsite facilities are equipped with H2S monitors and pressure sensors.
Similar systems are in place within the plant.
The technologies developed in the Sexsmith gathering system are being implemented elsewhere in AEC, where feasible. As part of AEC's operating commitment to its neighbours, the Company appreciates the support and co-operative relationship that has evolved, through organizations like SHAC, in terms of addressing concerns.