Production Area Supervisor - Power and Utilites

Air Products; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Pension plan with company match

Healthcare Spending Account

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an experienced Area Supervisor - Power & Utilities for our Edmonton Net Zero Hydrogen and Energy Complex. You will lead a skilled team, guide maintenance planning, and ensure safe, reliable operations while supporting commissioning and long-term plant performance.

The role requires a First Class Power Engineering Certificate with a related technical diploma or BE, and 15+ years of industrial leadership.

Qualifications

• First Class Power Engineering Certificate with related technical diploma or BE.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role in manufacturing operations involving highly hazardous chemicals.
• Experience in brownfield and/or greenfield plant commissioning.
• Experience in operation of Combined Cycle Cogeneration facilities and Water Treatment systems.
• Strong knowledge of process safety programs including permit to work, MOC, HACCP/HAZOP/LOPA.
• Proven ability to lead change and manage stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe workplace and adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure environmental compliance and sustainability objectives.
• Train, mentor, and develop a team of operators and technicians.
• Develop site talent through coaching, progression planning and succession.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to maximize plant reliability and availability.
• Support BSP and PSM programs and permit-to-work processes.
• Participate in risk management and emergency response planning.
• Assist in developing operating and production procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

Business acumen

MS Office

Education

First Class Power Engineering Certificate

Related Technical Diploma

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

We are seeking an experienced Area Supervisor - Power & Utilities for our Edmonton Net Zero Hydrogen and Energy Complex in Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Production Area Superintendent - Power & Utilities, this position has overall responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day operation and EH&S performance of the Power & Utilities blocks. As the technical subject matter expert, they are expected to guide, train, and lead the Power & Utilities operations team members, support maintenance planning and execution, and liaise with technical, maintenance, and turnaround departments. The successful candidate will serve as a key operational leader, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient utility operations while supporting commissioning, startup, and long-term plant performance. Additionally, with a First Class Power Engineering certification, this position serves as the backup to the Chief Engineer in accordance with Alberta Boiler and Safety Authority (ABSA) requirements.

What's In It for You

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance (Basic Life - Paid for by Air Products) & Optional Life Insurance plans
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of base pay
• Company matched RRSP plan
• Healthcare Spending Account

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe workplace and adherence to Air Products occupational and process safety standards, operating procedures, and work practices.
• Ensure environmental compliance and support sustainability objectives.
• Train, assess, mentor, and develop a team of operators and technicians.
• Develop site talent through coaching, training, progression planning, and succession development.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee involvement.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to maximize plant reliability and availability.
• Ensure compliance with Preventive Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Manage and support the site's Basic Safety Process (BSP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Participate in risk management activities including hazard identification and mitigation efforts.
• Act as a key participant in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan during onsite emergencies.
• Develop, revise, and maintain operating and production procedures.
• Support process safety activities including permit-to-work, confined space entry, pre-startup safety reviews, management of change, and incident investigations.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, technical, and turnaround teams to support project and maintenance execution.
• Serve as the primary Power & Utilities contact for interfacing with neighboring facilities and external stakeholders.
• Provide backup coverage to the Chief Engineer as required under ABSA regulations.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• First Class Power Engineering Certificate with a related Technical Diploma and experience leading operations in large industrial facilities, or a Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant industry experience including:
  • Five (5+) years in a supervisory role in manufacturing operations involving highly hazardous chemicals such as refining, petrochemical, power generation, or complex industrial gas facilities.
  • Experience in brownfield and/or greenfield plant commissioning.
  • Experience in the operation of Combined Cycle Cogeneration facilities and Water Treatment systems.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience in process safety programs including permit to work, mechanical integrity, incident investigations (RCA), process hazard analysis (HAZOP/LOPA/OPHR), management of change (MOC), procedure development, and emergency response.
  • Demonstrated capability in successfully leading change management initiatives and implementing operational improvement programs.
  • Proven ability to lead direct staff reports and influence stakeholders outside direct reporting relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills and strong business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Mus