General Manager, Refinery - Renewables - Prince George, BC

Avanti Software Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

$2,000 annual spending account

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a General Manager for its Prince George refinery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership in refining or related industries, proven cost management, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position involves overseeing daily operations, optimizing costs, and leading a strong team culture in a unionized environment. A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in refining or related operations.
• Proven track record in managing plant operations.
• Strong understanding of labor relations.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, cost optimization and performance analysis.
• Solid understanding of process safety, environmental regulations and risk management.
• Experience leading teams through change, growth or startup environments is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations ensuring safety and compliance.
• Optimize operating costs and improve plant performance.
• Build a strong team culture focused on accountability.
• Effectively manage in a unionized workplace, fostering positive labor relations and ensuring compliance with collective agreements.
• Oversee site-level financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to align site operations with broader business goals.
• Champion proactive risk management, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the facility in community and stakeholder engagements as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cost control

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Operations Management

Job description

Gereral Manager, Refinery - Renewables - Prince George, BC

About Us

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. publicly listed with a business objective to build a diversified midstream and infrastructure company in the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil, refined product, and renewable space. Its strategy is to profitably grow and create shareholder value through the acquisition and development of oil and gas infrastructure. Tidewater plans to achieve its business objective by providing customers with a full service, vertically integrated value chain, including gas plants, pipelines, railcars, export terminals, storage, downstream facilities, and various renewable initiatives.

The Opportunity

Tidewater has an immediate opening for a General Manager – Renewables reporting to the Executive VP, Downstream Operations. This is a full-time position based out of the Prince George, BC Refinery. This is a fast paced, deadline driven role that requires superb organizational skills, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to multi-task. This is an exciting opportunity to join Canada’s first operational renewable diesel producer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental compliance
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize operating costs and improve plant performance
• Build and maintain a strong team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Effectively manage in a unionized workplace, fostering positive labor relations and ensuring compliance with collective agreements
• Oversee site-level financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Collaborate with corporate functions including engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to align site operations with broader business goals
• Champion a proactive approach to risk management, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance
• Represent the facility in community and stakeholder engagements as needed

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in refining, chemical processing, or related industrial operations
• Proven track record of managing plant operations with a focus on reliability and cost control
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a unionized environment, with a strong understanding of labor relations and collective agreement administration
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, cost optimization and performance analysis
• Solid understanding of process safety, environmental regulations, and operational risk management
• Experience leading teams through change, growth, or startup environments is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred

Employee Benefits

Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary, short-term and long-term incentive plans.

Employee Benefits: Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit package, designed to prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include top in industry medical, dental, life and accident insurance and disability coverage. Our virtual employee and family assistance program makes accessing medical professionals quick and convenient.

Tidewater’s benefits program features a generous $2,000 annual spending account which provides the flexibility for you to fund a Healthcare Spending Account to help pay for medical and dental expenses not covered by the benefits plan, and a Healthy Living Account for the items such as memberships or sports equipment.

You can become a shareholder and participate in the growth of our company through Tidewater’s Long Term Incentive Plan and the Employee Share Purchase Plan.

At Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Inc., we prioritize your wellness and financial peace of mind by generously covering the cost of benefits. Join us and experience a workplace that values your health, supports your family, and invests in your overall well-being.

Your coverage begins on your hire date and extends to eligible family members.

Location: Prince George, in central British Columbia, offers opportunity and an affordable quality of life. Population 80,000, it has four-season recreation in the natural beauty of the outdoors while offering a full range of urban, social, cultural, transportation and education amenities.

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We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd

Location

Prince George Refinery HDRD Plant Operations