Operations Supervisor, AHEC

ATCO Ltd.$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical diploma in 3rd Class Power Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in energy sector operations or maintenance; storage facility and NGL process experience considered an asset
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Experience in executing turnarounds, HAZOPs, LOPAs and high-risk operational activities
  • Working knowledge of wells, process equipment, facility operations and integrity management systems
  • Ability to use operational systems and reporting tools like Maximo and DeltaV
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and practices, including ABSA requirements

Responsibilities

  • Oversee safe and compliant operations of wells, caverns, pipelines, and process equipment
  • Direct operational teams to meet performance targets and commercial obligations
  • Monitor plant operations to ensure adherence to design parameters
  • Support maintenance activities to minimize operational interruptions
  • Coordinate with Commercial Operations to ensure customer commitments are met
  • Implement tools and systems for Operations and ensure effective usage
  • Provide input into asset management and reliability improvement strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Involvement in health and safety initiatives
  • Flexibility to travel to remote sites and corporate offices
  • Commitment to team collaboration and transparent communication
  • Contribution to a positive work culture that encourages employee engagement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring ATCO EnPower's Heartland facilities operate safely, reliably and in compliance with commercial, regulatory and operational requirements.

The role provides day-to-day leadership to operational teams, supports planned and unplanned facility activities, and works with Maintenance, Technical Services, Commercial Operations/Marketing, Regulatory, Health & Safety, and Project Execution to meet business and customer commitments.

All responsibilities are performed in alignment with ATCO's values of Caring, Integrity, Collaboration, Agility and Health & Safety, and in accordance with established health, safety and environment principles, corporate policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Ability to travel to remote sites and corporate offices (typically 10-20%).

Responsibility Area #1 - Facility Operations
  • Oversee the safe, reliable and compliant operation of wells, caverns, pipelines, pumps, process equipment and facility systems.
  • Direct operational teams to meet commercial obligations and operational performance targets.
  • Monitor plant operations to confirm equipment and processes operate within design parameters and internal procedures.
  • Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities to limit operational interruptions.
  • Work with Maintenance, Technical Services and Project Execution on planned outages, sustaining capital work and operational readiness activities.
  • Coordinate with Commercial Operations and Marketing to support contract commitments and respond to customer feedback in a timely manner.
  • Implement and sustain the tools and systems required in Operations, including Maximo, FieldSafe, Intelex, the Learning Management System, DeltaV and PI.
  • Provide operational input into asset management strategies and reliability improvements.
  • Ensure employees follow internal procedures, regulatory requirements and integrity management systems.


Responsibility Area #2 - Budgeting, Cost Management & Reporting
  • Develop, monitor and manage assigned operations and maintenance budgets.
  • Review and approve expenditures in alignment with corporate policies.
  • Manage costs to identify safe savings opportunities without increasing operational risk.
  • Support data collection, analytics and dashboard reporting for Operations Management and Senior Leadership.
  • Communicate key information to management and frontline employees to support alignment and transparency.


Responsibility Area #3 - Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Maintenance, Engineering, Commercial Operations/Marketing, Regulatory and Project Execution.
  • Provide an operational perspective to balance business needs, customer commitments and commercial requirements.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with customers, landowners, service providers and government agencies where applicable.


Responsibility Area #4 - Health, Safety & Environment
  • Demonstrate visible safety leadership and reinforce a safe and psychologically safe work environment.
  • Ensure work is completed in compliance with HSE policies, procedures and applicable regulations, including ABSA requirements where applicable.
  • Participate in safety programs, initiatives, inspections, audits and continuous improvement activities.
  • Work with Health & Safety to align operational practices with ATCO requirements and identify opportunities to improve safety performance.
  • Participate in the Emergency Response Plan as a member of the Incident Command Team.
  • Meet all applicable OHS employee and employer requirements.


Responsibility Area #5 - Leadership, Team & Culture
  • Attract, onboard, retain and offboard talent in alignment with HR processes.
  • Coach, mentor and support direct reports, including emerging leaders.
  • Establish and communicate SMART goals aligned with corporate strategy and hold employees accountable for results and behaviours.
  • Build team capability through a Learning & Development and competency framework.
  • Encourage open, honest and transparent two-way communication.
  • Empower employees to make thoughtful, data-supported decisions within the scope of their role.
  • Support frontline employees in framing, prioritizing and executing improvement ideas.
  • Ensure direct reports understand performance expectations, development plans and evaluation processes.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • Technical diploma in 3rd Class Power Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in energy sector operations or maintenance; storage facility and NGL process experience considered an asset
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Experience supporting or executing turnarounds, HAZOPs, LOPAs and other high-risk operational activities.
  • Working knowledge of wells, process equipment, facility operations and integrity management systems.
  • Ability to use operational systems and reporting tools, including Maximo, FieldSafe, Intelex, Learning Management System, DeltaV and PI.
  • Experience with NGL and hydrogen process equipment and facility operations is an asset.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and practices, including ABSA requirements where applicable.
  • Understanding of Incident Command System principles and project management practices and tools.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share operational information with frontline teams, leaders and stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead teams through change, shifting priorities and operational issues.
  • Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with business awareness and understanding of commercial contracts.


We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance Check.

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