Shift Supervisor

Airswift; Squamish; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead frontline operations at a world-class LNG facility in Canada. You will guide shift teams to ensure safe, reliable production and coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns, and responses to upsets.

You will drive safety culture, mentor operators, and work cross-functionally with Maintenance, Technical, and Operations to achieve performance targets. Previous experience in commissioning/start-up is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in oil & gas production facilities.
• 2nd Class Power Engineering certification.
• Experience as a Supervisor, Lead Operator, or Head Operator.
• Experience supporting Commissioning and Start-Up activities.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shift operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns, and responses to operational upsets.
• Provide leadership during emergencies and direct first-response teams when required.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices including Permit to Work systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Technical, and Operations teams to meet production targets.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop operations personnel.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

2nd Class Power Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Operations leader looking to be part of the commissioning, start-up, and operations of a world-class LNG facility?

We are seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead frontline operations teams in a dynamic and fast-paced LNG environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major energy project while helping build a strong safety culture and operational excellence from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise shift operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns, and response to operational upsets.
• Provide leadership during emergency situations and direct first-response teams when required.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including Permit to Work systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Technical, and Operations teams to achieve production and reliability targets.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop operations personnel.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas production facilities.
• Minimum 2nd Class Power Engineering certification.
• Previous experience as a Supervisor, Lead Operator, or Head Operator.
• Experience supporting Commissioning and Start-Up activities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally to support production objectives.
• Experience leading emergency response teams during plant incidents.
• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe work management processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

What We're Looking For:

• A collaborative leader who embraces a One Team approach.
• Strong coaching and mentoring mindset.
• Passion for safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Experience working with large multidisciplinary teams and contractors in multicultural environments.
• Self-motivated individual who takes ownership and drives results.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.