SENIOR OPERATIONS FOREMAN, KAYBOBReporting to the Regional Manager, the Senior Operations Foreman will lead the Operations team to deliver safe and efficient production with a focus on environment, health, safety and integrity. This position will oversee a large number of producing assets including a processing plant, across a diverse operating area, driving operational excellence and asset performance.
This position is based in our Fox Creek, Alberta office. The successful candidate will work a 9/80 schedule (Monday - Friday, with every second Friday off) and reside in the Fox Creek or Whitecourt, Alberta area.
Job functions will involve:- Oversee all field activities and personnel to ensure that business, environmental, health, safety, integrity and compliance objectives/standards are met
- Consults with other field leaders as necessary while using independent judgment to determine courses of action
- Assure business/administrative requirements, with respect to agreements terms and legislative requirements, are being accomplished. Promote adherence to company policies and procedures for all employees
- Assertive in problem solving and decision making with respect to people, schedules, materials and other general coordination items
- Maintain active internal/external relationships
- Provide leadership and assist with career development of field personnel
- Ability to keep safety in mind at all times. Guide and assist field personnel with identifying and mitigating hazards in order to ensure that projects or day to day operations are being carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
- Accountable for the adherence to the budget process for their area of responsibility and have a strong fiscal proficiency
- Ensure corporate initiatives are implemented timely and effectively
- Engage and work with engineering professionals who are charged with producing timely and quality technical work
- Prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously
- Provide meaningful reporting to Senior Management in a timely and effective manner
Required Skills and Qualifications:- Demonstrated successful leadership experience as a Senior Foreman/Superintendent, Engineering Manager or other managerial positions
- Minimum 15 years' oil and gas field operations experience
- A full working knowledge and significant experience in operations of oil & gas fields, facilities and pipelines
- Additional experience in subsurface drilling, production/facilities engineering, asset integrity, risk management, construction and pipelines or a combination of these skills is an asset
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- The following would be considered an asset:
- 3rd Class Power Engineering,
- SAIT GPO / PFO industry training courses
- A technical secondary diploma or degree related to the oil & gas industry, engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated management, coaching, organizational and interpersonal skills including objective setting, recognition, performance management, performance reviews and organizational design
- Solid understanding of business fundamentals
- Proven history of delivering strong financial and operational leadership
- Self-starter and able to work independently, time management and organizational effectiveness are critical to this position
- Experience in leading emergency response, emergency response training and Incident Commander training
- Experience in incident investigations
- Strong problem solver and planner with organizational and analytical ability
- Positive attitude and a sense of teamwork
- Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to learn, adhere and work with all company based software programs and processes
- In depth knowledge of the upstream oil and gas regulatory requirements
- Good understanding of Integrity programs and ability to maintain compliance with Paramount Resources' programs
Benefits of Joining the Paramount Team This position will provide you with an opportunity to leverage your skills in support of a Canadian-based energy company. You will receive on-the-job experience, coaching and training and work in a collaborative learning environment. Paramount offers competitive compensation that includes excellent health and wellness benefits.
