Operations Support Lead, Renewables

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO is seeking an Operations Support Lead to help drive the energy transition through compliance, safety, and audit management. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills to ensure operational excellence in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in developing procedures and maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Experience in customer service with proven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for audit findings and procedure writing.
• Assist in identifying site-specific training materials.
• Promote a safety culture focused on task safety.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Technical understanding

Customer service

Tools

MAXIMO

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Do you want to be part of Canada’s exciting energy transition through the development of energy storage, renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with strong business acumen and a customer service approach, we are looking for you to join our team and share our vision, commitment, and values. ATCO EnPower represents a diverse collection of assets strategically positioned to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers. ATCO EnPower holds a competitive position in the Alberta Industrial Heartland with hydrocarbon salt cavern storage and industrial water solutions. In addition, ATCO EnPower owns and operates strategic energy assets such as natural gas storage, wind and solar power generation, hydro-power generation, and northern energy solutions. This diversity uniquely positions ATCO to execute on its core vision of ‘Delivering Inspired Energy Solutions for a Better World’ and will position ATCO as a leader in this generational energy transformation.

DESCRIPTION:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Operations Support, the Operations Support Lead will be responsible for long-term operational issues follow-up (audit items). This includes addressing audit findings, HID mitigation, ongoing operational problems, and procedure writing. The role also ensures compliance with relevant codes, standards, and industry regulations. The scope may evolve with new projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility Area #1 – Procedures / Hazard Assessments

• Review and proofread procedures from all disciplines with high technical understanding of facility processes.
• Complete procedures listed on SharePoint.
• Update procedures using usability mapping.
• Review and complete hazard assessments as needed.
• Develop KPIs for procedure development.

Responsibility Area #2 – Site Specific Training

• Assist operations and maintenance groups in identifying site-specific training materials.
• Review existing training materials as required.

Responsibility Area #3 – Regulatory / Audits

• Collaborate with HSSE, Environmental, Integrity, ATCO group, and FM Global on mitigating audit action items.
• Identify improvement opportunities at other facilities based on audit findings.
• Develop a tracking tool for audit action items for easy access.
• Develop KPIs for audit action item resolution.

Responsibility Area #4 – Safety

• Promote a safety culture focused on task safety.
• Facilitate the completion of COR audit findings and seek safety improvements.
• Follow up on hazard IDs, incidents, and opportunities for improvement notifications.

Responsibility Area #5 – Projects and Maintenance

• Handle tasks assigned from projects as needed.
• Identify lessons learned to apply to new projects.
• Assist as a Maintenance planner or scheduler for Maximo when required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Understand operational areas and key contacts for issue escalation and resolution.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MAXIMO.
• Experience in customer service and proven leadership abilities.
• Identify gaps in current and required tasks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Flexibility, initiative, resourcefulness, and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize and present information clearly.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and fostering a caring safety culture.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Final candidates will undergo a Security Clearance Check.

ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.