DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

NUUN Recruiting & Staffing Svcs.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of a company vehicle

Group health and medical insurance

Potential for quarterly bonus

Job summary

NUUN Recruiting & Staffing Svcs. is seeking a Director of Operations and Business Development in Calgary, Alberta. This full-time position involves overseeing project management and safety engineering in the oil and gas sector, with both domestic and international responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in safety engineering and HSEQ, alongside a recognized engineering degree. A competitive salary of $110,000 to $120,000 CAD is offered, along with benefits like company vehicle and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with minerals mining domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of domestic and international regulatory requirements.
• Existence of domestic and international network and international credibility.

Responsibilities

• Business Development on domestic and global scales.
• Contract negotiations with clients and partnerships.
• Project management of small to large scale projects.

Skills

Process Hazard Analysis training (PHA facilitation)

Software capabilities including PHAST and PHA Pro

Minimum 5 years safety engineering experience in oil and gas industry

Minimum 5 years HSEQ and safety engineering experience in energy projects

Fluency in English (written and oral)

Education

Recognised degree in engineering or environmental science

Vocational training certificate or diploma specific to technical safety

Accredited auditing certification

Job description

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Full‑time. Client is an oil and gas project management and operational services company recruiting for the role of Director of Operations and Business Development. The full‑time permanent position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and requires travel to client sites in Alberta, Canada as well as internationally.

Client is a Canadian‑based company with global operations, providing world leading services in Health, Safety and Environment Management, Process Safety and Safety Engineering, Regulatory and Compliance, Security and Risk Management, Project Management and the provision of skilled personnel for operations across a range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, nuclear, energy and construction. This role is an executive level role, reporting directly to the shareholders.

Responsibilities

• Business Development, including opportunity analysis and identification on a domestic and global scale
• Contract negotiations with clients and partnerships, both with new and existing clients (renewals)
• Project management of small to large scale projects; manage projects on site
• Safety engineering oversight, including PHA, safety case, siting studies, risk analysis, firefighting philosophies etc.
• HSEQ engineering oversight including RCA, safety management systems
• Security and threat/risk management oversight including international extractions
• Social responsibility work including international workforce integration
• Brand management on a domestic and global level
• Relationship management with existing and new stakeholders
• Budget forecasting and control
• Oversight of bids and proposals
• Oversight of internal and external audits and inspections
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Process Hazard Analysis training (PHA facilitation)
• Software capabilities including PHAST and PHA Pro
• Minimum 5 years safety engineering experience in oil and gas industry (domestically and internationally)
• Minimum 5 years experience with minerals mining domestically and internationally, both open cast and underground
• Minimum 5 years HSEQ and safety engineering experience in energy projects (HVDC and renewables)
• Knowledge of domestic and international regulatory requirements
• Existence of domestic and international network and international credibility amongst industry peers
• Minimum 5 years safety case authoring
• Minimum 5 years safety management system development and auditing experience
• Fluency in English (written and oral)
• Regulatory body experience, such as OSHA preferred
• Experience with the above in Africa, South America and Australia preferred

Educational Requirements

• Recognised degree in engineering or environmental science, or 5+ years experience in the oil and gas industry areas noted above
• Vocational training certificate or diploma specific to technical safety
• Accredited auditing certification

Compensation

The salary offered for this role is commensurate with experience, with a range between $110,000 CAD and $120,000 CAD per annum. Additional benefits include use of a company vehicle, group health and medical insurance plan, and potential for a quarterly bonus based on performance.

Application: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Candidates are invited to submit a resume and a covering letter via email, clearly marking “Director Operations and Business Development” in the subject line.