Manager Operations & Utilities & PS

Suncor Energy; Alberta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a skilled professional in Edmonton. The role requires over ten years of experience in refining or related industrial operations and five years in leadership, preferably in a unionized environment. Responsibilities include leading operations, managing safety risks, and developing personnel. This position offers a dynamic work culture and opportunities for professional growth, emphasizing safety and compliance with labor practices.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in refining or related industrial operations.
• Five years leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Proven superior leadership skills to influence and lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and operation of the area assets.
• Manage safety and process safety risks.
• Develop personnel to form a skilled, motivated operating team.
• Ensure assets are available to achieve refinery performance targets.
• Make key operating decisions to balance risk and performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Minimum Requirements

• Ten years’ experience in refining or related industrial operations
• Five years leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment
• Proven superior leadership skills to influence and lead a diverse team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build strong and positive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group
• Ability to manage a complex work environment and to interact and influence at all levels of the company
• Proven decision and analytical skills coupled with an attitude of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead the production, maintenance and overall efficient operation of the area assets by creating a culture where every team member can give their best
• Manage safety and process safety risks to personnel, the environment and production by operationally disciplined application of Suncor OEMS and all applicable regulations, practices and programs.
• Lead and develop personnel to form a skilled, motivated, and highly capable operating team
• Ensure area assets are available to achieve refinery performance targets
• Make key operating decisions to balance risk and the refinery performance targets
• Oversee the development and execution of the area’s operating expense (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) plans
• Ensure thorough follow up to area incidents, operational threats, and unplanned outages by disciplined application of pertinent standards and practices (incident management, safe operating limits, asset strategies, operational discipline, etc.).
• Foster strong positive relationships with key partners to achieve refinery performance targets
• Ensure compliance with the collective agreement and site labour relations practices

Location and other Key Details

• You will work out of our Edmonton refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801 Petroleum Way
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• After-hours and on-call support required
• Emergency Operations Centre on call support required on a six-week rotation
• This position is safety sensitive
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.