Site Foreman - FIFO

Convergint Tech LTD; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Holidays and Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and extended benefits

RRSP employer contribution

Safety-focused work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement plan

CSR Day

Competitive salary

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a Site Foreman for the Kearl site in Fort McMurray, AB. The role combines leadership of field operations with hands-on BAS and building-controls expertise to ensure safe, efficient maintenance and project execution.

You will act as the primary on-site representative, coordinate with customers and trades, and drive integration of BAS with site systems while developing team capabilities and standard practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive industrial maintenance experience with BAS/Building Automation Systems and building controls.
• Experience leading, coordinating, or supervising trades, contractors, and field personnel.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret BAS architecture and system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for Convergint at Kearl.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, tenants, contractors, and Convergint personnel.
• Coordinate work activities within operating facilities and tenant-occupied spaces.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to maintenance leads and technical teams.
• Lead BAS and building-controls integration, system architecture, and maintenance standards.
• Support scheduling, project planning, and commissioning activities.

Skills

BAS knowledge

Building controls

Team leadership

Customer relationships

Job description

Build a career where values meet worldwide opportunity. Job Description: Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Site Foreman to join our amazing culture in our Fort McMurray, AB location (Kearl Site). As the The Kearl Site Working Foreman, you will serve as Convergint's primary on-site representative for the IOL Kearl Service and Maintenance Contract. This role combines field leadership, customer coordination, project support, maintenance oversight, and hands-on technical assistance, with a strong focus on Building Automation Systems (BAS), building controls, and the effective integration of site systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of maintenance and project activities. The successful candidate will maintain strong relationships with Kearl stakeholders, support technical leads and trades personnel, coordinate project activities, and provide leadership in developing, establishing, integrating, and sustaining BAS and related site systems. The role will help establish consistent standards, documentation, maintenance practices, and long-term system strategies while supporting the ongoing development and growth of the site team and operations.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Site Foreman.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with ’Our Training and Your Experience’

Site Leadership & Customer Support

Act as the primary on-site point of contact for Convergint at Kearl.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, tenants, contractors, and Convergint personnel.

Communicate project and maintenance progress, risks, resource requirements, and operational concerns to the customer and Operations Manager.

Coordinate work activities within operating facilities and tenant-occupied spaces.

Maintenance & Operations Support

Support and indirectly lead trades personnel working under the maintenance contract.

Provide day-to-day direction and support to maintenance leads and technical teams.

Assist with scheduling, manpower planning, work procedures, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Support planners, coordinators, and technical leads in developing sustainable maintenance practices and procedures.

Assess current and future manpower requirements in collaboration with Operations Management and the site team.

Project Coordination

Coordinate and support project execution activities including:Fireye burner upgrades BAS panel, controller, network, and system integration upgrades.

Job walkdowns.

Site access coordination.

Work sequencing.

Tenant and contractor coordination.

Assist with project planning, execution, tracking, and completion.

Identify field constraints and implement solutions to minimize impacts to schedule and operations.

BAS Leadership & Systems Integration

Serve as the site leader and primary technical resource for BAS and building-controls strategy, standards, integration, and ongoing system stewardship.

Lead the development and establishment of a coordinated site BAS approach, including system architecture, naming conventions, documentation, alarm strategies, trending, graphics, sequences of operation, and maintenance standards.

Coordinate the integration of BAS with HVAC equipment and other applicable site systems, working with customers, technical leads, vendors, contractors, IT/OT stakeholders, and operations personnel to achieve reliable and supportable solutions.

Review proposed upgrades, modifications, and new installations for compatibility with established site standards, existing infrastructure, cybersecurity requirements, maintainability, and long-term operational needs.

Support commissioning, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, deficiency resolution, and handover of BAS and integrated systems to confirm systems operate as intended and are properly documented.

Maintain oversight of BAS system condition, recurring issues, lifecycle risks, obsolescence, backups, licensing, documentation, and recommended capital or maintenance improvements.

Champion BAS knowledge transfer by mentoring site personnel, developing practical procedures, and helping build consistent troubleshooting and system-support capability within the team.

Materials & Resource Management

Track parts, materials, tools, and equipment required for maintenance and project activities.

Identify shortages, delays, and potential impacts before they affect work execution.

Coordinate procurement and movement of materials to support site activities.

Hands-On Field Support

When qualified, trained, authorized, and required, provide hands-on support to the HVAC/BAS maintenance team, including:

Filter replacements

Gin wheel operations

AWP spotter duties

Parts gathering and material handling

Standby person responsibilities during MCC work

Other maintenance activities within the employee's qualifications and safe work procedures.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for business growth and technology improvements that enhance facility operations.

Support development and implementation of quality assurance and quality control programs.

Assist in improving field management procedures and maintenance practices.

Work with Operations Management and customers to continuously improve service delivery and contract performance.

Safety Leadership

Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across the site team.

Ensure compliance with Convergint EH&S requirements, site PSMS safety standards, and applicable regulations.

Verify that all required safety training, certifications, and site-specific orientations remain current.

Lead by example in safe work practices and stop unsafe work when required.

Team Development

Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and development of site personnel.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to technical leads and team members, with particular emphasis on developing BAS and building-controls knowledge across the site team.

Assist in developing employee skills, proficiency, and operational effectiveness.

What You’ll Need (Required Experience & Skills)

Extensive industrial maintenance experience with BAS/Building Automation Systems and building controls is required, including practical knowledge of HVAC control sequences, field devices, controllers, networks, graphics, alarms, trending, system architecture, and integrated facility systems.

Complementary experience in HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related technical fields is strongly preferred.

Previous experience leading, coordinating, or supervising trades, contractors, and field personnel.

Strong customer service and relationship management skills.

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to interpret BAS architecture, control schematics, sequences of operation, points lists, network drawings, technical drawings, specifications, and system documentation.

Ability to work safely and effectively in an active industrial environment.

Strong understanding of BAS lifecycle management, integrated-systems coordination, maintenance execution, project coordination, commissioning support, deficiency resolution, and field operations.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative in nature and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company.

We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
• Employer contribution to RRSP
• Work environment committed to safety
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Culture first since day one. From a single vision in 2001 to a global community of colleagues today, Convergint’s story is defined by people, purpose, and progress. Every milestone reflects our belief that when we put people first, extraordinary things happen.

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.