Manager, Commissioning and Start-Up

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Job Summary Job Description

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips has approximately 9,600 employees supporting operations and activities in 13 countries. In 2022, production averaged 1,738 MBOED, and proved reserves were 6.6 BBOE.

In Canada, we can trace our history back over 110 years. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our current investment programs are focused on the operated Surmont oil sands development in the Athabasca region of northeast Alberta and the liquids rich Montney unconventional play in northeast British Columbia. Our production averaged 85 MBOED in 2022 and proved reserves were 0.2 BBOE.

Our story demonstrates our commitment to the community, our innovative approach to technology and our adaptability during the changes faced by our industry. Within our Calgary office, we have implemented a Hybrid Office Work program, which offers eligible employees flexibility with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. We believe that diverse opinions, ideas, and perspectives are what fuels innovation, and we reinforce this belief through a DEI Council of employees, a culture of psychological safety and an Engagement Network, to name a few. Our workforce represents the international communities in which we live and work, bringing together talented people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consistent with our focus on excellence, ConocoPhillips continues to discover and develop best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion – for the good of our enterprise, our employees, our vendors, and our communities.

Description:

ConocoPhillips Canada is recruiting a Manager, Commissioning and Start-Up, to play a key role in determining project requirements related to timely scope development, and appointment of a project commissioning team. Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects, this position will be pivotal in interfacing with various disciplines and providing critical alignment between construction to steady state operations steams.

Depending on the project size and complexity, this role supports Operational Assurance requirements during the early FEL stages during design reviews and operational readiness review completion on behalf of the steady state organization. Based out of our Calgary office, the successful candidate has proven troubleshooting abilities with experience in either construction, commissioning, or operations, and can adapt quickly to different projects and the project scopes of work while balancing project deliverables with the understanding of how changes will impact future operability.

Responsibilities:

• Project Sponsor for outside contractor company resources, ensuring contractor performance and alignment.
• Develop and align with the project organization the scope of the commissioning team.
• Supports the development of Operational Assurance deliverables and supports the development of ORR deliverables based on Gap Analysis.
• Accountable for the development and delivery of commissioning schedules required throughout the project's life.
• Development and management of specific organizational schedules, including commissioning and startup and personnel.
• Support the development of system data filing systems for area/unit packages.
• Responsible for the management of the walkdown of new equipment and systems both at fabrication facility and construction site to ensure installation is as per design and utilizing applicable software/process to ensure punch listing.
• Ensuring equipment is not brought into service until registration and documentation have been completed with the required regulatory body.
• A key member in the design phase to ensure suitable isolation standards are incorporated in design for both commissioning and ongoing operations.
• Ensuring that all commissioning documentation is given to the operating facility post-completion completion.
• Support completion hazard or risk studies and MOC's and ensuring operability is considered in risk mitigations studies.
• Accountable for completion of Turnover, Handover PSSR, TCCC and closeout documentation.
• Project wide Communication of facility LUN and Transfer of control.
• Management of the development and incorporation into the main project. Of an acceptable commissioning estimate and budget.
• Establishing the management of training programs for a competent commissioning, operating, and maintenance team.
• Verifying the operations project, commissioning handover and responsibility philosophies. Manage the production of specific written commissioning procedures for each system and or each item of equipment covering all aspects of the commissioning process.
• Overall philosophy for the commissioning process, including safe operation and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Establishing and management of an appropriate commissioning organization (Project Dependent)
• Contribute to design and project reviews as agreed on with the Project Manager supporting design process, as required.
• Ensure that relevant standards pertinent to the operations are upheld throughout the design phase, particularly when design modifications from original are submitted.
• Participate in all coordination, scheduling, safety, and progress review meetings.
• Ensure all instrumentation, electrical tests, and check that punch listing is completed as per commissioning system including Verification Walk downs of new equipment, control systems, interlocks, and shutdown systems.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an Operations Certification with experience in commissioning and startup, and steady state operation.
• Minimum 10 years in the oil and gas industry and minimum of five years in commissioning or startup leadership.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.
  

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the closing date.

This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the ConocoPhillips Canada substance abuse program and pre-employment health screening.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and a copy of a current drivers abstract.
Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.
ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Before:May 1, 2024 Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Job Summary Job Description

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips has approximately 9,600 employees supporting operations and activities in 13 countries. In 2022, production averaged 1,738 MBOED, and proved reserves were 6.6 BBOE.

In Canada, we can trace our history back over 110 years. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our current investment programs are focused on the operated Surmont oil sands development in the Athabasca region of northeast Alberta and the liquids rich Montney unconventional play in northeast British Columbia. Our production averaged 85 MBOED in 2022 and proved reserves were 0.2 BBOE.

Our story demonstrates our commitment to the community, our innovative approach to technology and our adaptability during the changes faced by our industry. Within our Calgary office, we have implemented a Hybrid Office Work program, which offers eligible employees flexibility with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. We believe that diverse opinions, ideas, and perspectives are what fuels innovation, and we reinforce this belief through a DEI Council of employees, a culture of psychological safety and an Engagement Network, to name a few. Our workforce represents the international communities in which we live and work, bringing together talented people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consistent with our focus on excellence, ConocoPhillips continues to discover and develop best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion – for the good of our enterprise, our employees, our vendors, and our communities.

Description:

ConocoPhillips Canada is recruiting a Manager, Commissioning and Start-Up, to play a key role in determining project requirements related to timely scope development, and appointment of a project commissioning team. Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects, this position will be pivotal in interfacing with various disciplines and providing critical alignment between construction to steady state operations steams.

Depending on the project size and complexity, this role supports Operational Assurance requirements during the early FEL stages during design reviews and operational readiness review completion on behalf of the steady state organization. Based out of our Calgary office, the successful candidate has proven troubleshooting abilities with experience in either construction, commissioning, or operations, and can adapt quickly to different projects and the project scopes of work while balancing project deliverables with the understanding of how changes will impact future operability.

Responsibilities:

• Project Sponsor for outside contractor company resources, ensuring contractor performance and alignment.
• Develop and align with the project organization the scope of the commissioning team.
• Supports the development of Operational Assurance deliverables and supports the development of ORR deliverables based on Gap Analysis.
• Accountable for the development and delivery of commissioning schedules required throughout the project's life.
• Development and management of specific organizational schedules, including commissioning and startup and personnel.
• Support the development of system data filing systems for area/unit packages.
• Responsible for the management of the walkdown of new equipment and systems both at fabrication facility and construction site to ensure installation is as per design and utilizing applicable software/process to ensure punch listing.
• Ensuring equipment is not brought into service until registration and documentation have been completed with the required regulatory body.
• A key member in the design phase to ensure suitable isolation standards are incorporated in design for both commissioning and ongoing operations.
• Ensuring that all commissioning documentation is given to the operating facility post-completion completion.
• Support completion hazard or risk studies and MOC's and ensuring operability is considered in risk mitigations studies.
• Accountable for completion of Turnover, Handover PSSR, TCCC and closeout documentation.
• Project wide Communication of facility LUN and Transfer of control.
• Management of the development and incorporation into the main project. Of an acceptable commissioning estimate and budget.
• Establishing the management of training programs for a competent commissioning, operating, and maintenance team.
• Verifying the operations project, commissioning handover and responsibility philosophies. Manage the production of specific written commissioning procedures for each system and or each item of equipment covering all aspects of the commissioning process.
• Overall philosophy for the commissioning process, including safe operation and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Establishing and management of an appropriate commissioning organization (Project Dependent)
• Contribute to design and project reviews as agreed on with the Project Manager supporting design process, as required.
• Ensure that relevant standards pertinent to the operations are upheld throughout the design phase, particularly when design modifications from original are submitted.
• Participate in all coordination, scheduling, safety, and progress review meetings.
• Ensure all instrumentation, electrical tests, and check that punch listing is completed as per commissioning system including Verification Walk downs of new equipment, control systems, interlocks, and shutdown systems.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an Operations Certification with experience in commissioning and startup, and steady state operation.
• Minimum 10 years in the oil and gas industry and minimum of five years in commissioning or startup leadership.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.
  

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the closing date.

This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the ConocoPhillips Canada substance abuse program and pre-employment health screening.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and a copy of a current drivers abstract.
Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.
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ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Before:May 1, 2024 Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position. EEO: ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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