Shift Superintendent

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shift Superintendent to join our dynamic team at the Woodfibre LNG Project in Squamish, BC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing the safe production and execution of activities/tasks in the plant operational area during their shift. This includes ensuring hazards and risks are mitigated to ALARP expectations, executing Quality Assurance of plant and equipment, and supporting the implementation of the agreed Maintenance Strategy.

• Attend required HAZOPS/3D Model reviews, Operability/Material Handling reviews, P&ID verification, and detailed Engineering reviews during the Project Phase of the facility.
• Demonstrate willingness to travel overseas to the Module yards to lead a team of experienced CSU Operators to support the Project Management Team.
• Assume overall responsibility/ownership for safe production and execution of activities/tasks in the plant operational area during their shift.
• Assist in Permit to Work (PTW) processes, ensuring hazards and risks are mitigated to ALARP expectations and correct equipment isolation for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure a functional Shift Team capable of supporting LNG production on a continuous basis.
• Execute Quality Assurance of plant and equipment during the project phase, supporting the implementation of the agreed Maintenance Strategy.
• Support early Integration into Commissioning and Start Up teams in early phases of Project.
• Interface with Projects and LNG Plant Management during start up.
• Ensure Availability and Reliability of plant and equipment during their shift.
• Assist in Permit to Work (PTW) processes, ensuring hazards and risks are mitigated to ALARP expectations and correct equipment isolation for maintenance tasks.
• Maximize equipment availability for safety and production, while establishing and measuring competencies for the Shift Team.
• Communicate yearly tasks and targets for all shift personnel under their leadership and develop checklists and routines for plant and equipment.
• Provide timely delivery of input data and correctness for plant daily report to Head of Operations.
• Interface with technical services, HSSE, and other departments for integrity issues, compliance checks, improvements, support requirements, and documentation.
• Mentor and influence personnel for implementation of best practices.

• Minimum 10 years of LNG operations experience, with at least 10 years in Oil & Gas Production Facilities.
• Minimum 5 years as a Supervisor or Superintendent in LNG Operations.
• 3-5 years of Gas Plant or LNG Commissioning and Start-Up Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working with other departments to support production targets.
• Knowledgeable in Training Competency Assurance Management Systems.
• Experienced in Leading a First Intervention Team during Emergency Responses.
• Fully versed in Managing Safe Work with Permit to Work System.

• Proven leadership skills to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• A motivated person with a mentoring and coaching approach.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams, contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Communication/interpersonal skills –interacting with front-line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks, targets and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs.
• A valid driver's license (with abstract) and passport.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Salary range: CAD 155,000 /yr

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.