Manager Operations

TC Energy; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy seeks a Compression Manager for the Canada Gas Operations – Wood Buffalo team, Lac La Biche, Alberta. You will lead safe, reliable, compliant operations and maintenance of compression assets in the Wood Buffalo region, reporting to the Senior Operations Manager for Northern Alberta.

You will manage resources, budgets and contracts, foster staff development and engage with stakeholders to uphold community and company standards.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a relevant field.
• 10 years of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership in health, safety, and environment, change management, employee development, performance management, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and improve team performance in health, safety and environment, compliance, reliability and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, local regulatory requirements and policies.
• Oversee turnover of new capital projects to operations and manage facility risks.
• Implement strategies and manage resources for maximum efficiency in planning, forecasting and implementation.
• Develop an environment encouraging innovation and operational performance.
• Travel to field and office locations up to 30% time.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Change management

Employee development

Performance management

Team building

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Compression Manager to join our Canada Gas Operations – Wood Buffalo team, based in Lac La Biche, Alberta.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager for Northern Alberta, Canada Gas Operations, this position is primarily responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, reliable operations and maintenance of TC Energy’s Compression assets in the Wood Buffalo region.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership and continuously improve your team’s business performance in terms of health, safety and environment, regulatory compliance, reliability and productivity
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, provincial, and local regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures pertaining to operations and maintenance
• Ensure the effective turnover of new capital projects to operations
• Understand and manage facility risks, reliability and performance
• Implement Canada Gas Operations strategies and understand their commercial impacts
• Effectively manage all resources, including people, finances, materials and time to ensure maximum efficiency in planning, forecasting, and implementation
• Develop and foster an environment which actively enables and encourages employee innovation, continuous improvement, and commitment to operational performance
• Actively participate in the development of goals and objectives from Lines of Business (LOB) to the Area level, and lead efforts to achieve these goals within the Area
• Manage Operations and Maintenance contracts, understand Commercial Agreements and Asset Management Plans
• Work effectively and collaborate with peers to optimize regional results and contribute to company success
• Ensure that TC Energy maintains a positive and visible image within communities across the Area and actively engage with key stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate emergency response activities, including participation in on-call rotation to respond to emergency situations

As a Leader in the Area of Field Operations, you will be required to:

• Build a strong, competent, proactive and engaged team
• Be responsible for staff development and succession planning for your team
• Provide team members with effective mentoring, feedback and coaching with appropriate rewards and recognition
• Continue to develop your leadership competencies while maintaining a current knowledge of company business, strategy, goals and objectives
• Manage and coordinate emergency response with a requirement to be on call and, to respond to emergency situations
• Travel to various field and office locations across the line of business (LOB) to meet with team members and other field staff, up to a 30%-time commitment

As a member of the NGTL Line of Business (LOB) Leadership Team, you will be required to:

• Work collaboratively to establish the LOB’s priorities, strategy, goals and business plan
• Commit to the execution of the LOB's business plan
• Represent TC Energy and foster critical partnerships both internally and externally
• Be a champion of change initiatives
• Participate in CGO initiatives and manage issues when required

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a relevant field of study
• 10 years of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated leadership in health, safety, and environment, change management, employee development, performance management, and team building areas

Preferred Qualifications

• An excellent track record of development and execution of plans
• Experience with conflict resolution and problem-solving tools and processes
• Experience in effective resource allocation and utilization in the financial, people and procurement areas
• Knowledge and familiarity with TC Energy's business vision, strategies, practices, processes and systems
• Related experience preferably in a managerial or leadership type setting
• Knowledge of TC Energy's Leadership competencies and a commitment to career development

  This position requires the candidates to

  • Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
  • Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract (record) for review
  • This will involve some travel and overnight stays away from home base

  Relocation Eligibility

  This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program

  About Our Business

  We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

  TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

  All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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  Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.