Project Superintendent - Kearl

Fort McKay Group of Companies; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Superintendent to oversee operations at a prominent oil sands site. This full-time role involves ensuring efficient management of equipment and labor while upholding safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mining operations and a strong commitment to safety and leadership. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued, and enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with competitive benefits. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Benefits

Company matching pension plan

100% Company paid group benefits

Highly competitive salaries

Safe working conditions

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mining operations experience with supervisory roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Drive accountability for cost and production targets.

Skills

Problem Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Safety Management

Project Management

Resource Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SAP

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Monday, April 14, 2025

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Project Manager of Strategic Services, the Project Superintendent is accountable for overseeing the ongoing operations, ensuring efficient and effective management of equipment and labor and compliance with all regulations. The incumbent is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission and the vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of companies LP. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment and/or pre-access testing.

Key Focuses:

• Report to Project Manager on a daily basis in regards to safety, direct and indirect cost, production and opportunities.
• Drive accountability for cost and production targets and ensuring that the support provided meets the clients operational objectives by reviewing labour requirements, schedules, and reports on a regular basis.
• Organize and lead efforts to investigate, identify, and implement solutions related to process issues, customer quality issues, process improvements, productivity issues, and any other variances within the scope of work or position.
• Be responsible for all field personnel. Oversee all Foreman, Team Leads, and any contractors. Provide daily instruction to General Foremen and Team Leads as needed.
• Read & interpret EWP’s to assist estimating department, assist planners, plan resources, submit work plans to manager for approvals and follow the work plan.
• Provide a month look ahead to the Project Manager on a weekly basis ensuring it meets the overall project plan and addressing deviations if needed through the internal change order process.
• Work with procurement team to ensure all project materials are ordered with enough lead time to minimize supply chain impact.
• Work with project coordinators on a daily basis to ensure cost, production and revenue tracking is consistent with the project bid design basis.
• Submit staffing requisitions as needed and be part of the interview process.
• Assist in developing the project schedule and own the schedule by driving accountability.
• Drive FMG’s safety culture and ensure leading indicator targets are met. Ensure all safety standards, safe operating procedures and all applicable laws are adhered to, and provide guidance and ownership for all safety investigations.
• Assist in developing the ITP and ensure all QCs metrics are met during construction.
• Work with Maintenance to have equipment serviced, repaired, and maintained while planning overall resources requirements to meet project schedule. Plan/sequence all craft discipline work in area of responsibility.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• 10 years’ experience in mining operations and supervisory/leadership is required
• Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
• Please submit a copy of a three (3) year driving record with application
• Knowledge in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Experience in SAP and/or Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset.
• CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
• Ground Disturbance ticket is required
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required
• Strong ability to analyze problems, identify multiple solutions, consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.
• Practical understanding of and well-developed skills in open pit mine operations
• Ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively to a group of employees or clients.

This is a full-time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the Kearl Oil Sands site.
Work schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off, 12 hours per day.

Camp and flights available from Edmonton and Calgary ONLY.

What we offer:

• Company matching pension plan
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.