Field Operations Superintendent- Grande Prairie, AB

POSITION TITLE: Field Operations Superintendent, Grande Prairie, Alberta

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager

The successful candidate will be a demonstrated team player with a strong operations background, hands on experience in Oil & Gas pumping operations, and known for their professionalism, strong leadership and delivering consistent results. They will have excellent communication and supervisory skills and be capable of implementing company safety and operating procedures. This is a varied and testing role as you will balance the supervision of day-to-day operations, employee training and competency, operations reporting, customer service and health and safety, while fostering a great work environment consistent with company values.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES, REPSONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Lead project scoping, preparation, and implementation.
• Oversee rigging in and rigging out of water transfer operations, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to safety protocols.
• Serve as the primary contact for existing clients to forecast their needs and meet expectations.
• Supervise the set-up and tear down of all new and existing modular tank operations.
• Operate and manage various equipment, including pumps, filtration units, submersibles, and gensets.
• Perform light repairs and maintenance on Rig In/Out equipment as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify that all equipment is in optimal working condition and address any issues promptly.
• Manage field operations, including supervision of all related personnel.
• Collaborate with customers and key suppliers to provide ongoing innovative solutions to operations.
• Participate in onboarding and provide training and leadership to technicians based on standardized competencies.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S codes, promoting the company's health and safety program at the branch level, ensuring all employees demonstrate awareness and accountability for the safety of self and others.
• Foster a mentoring culture for employee development and motivation.
• Facilitate job safety meetings and training – champion and follow through with all safety initiatives.
• Complete required paperwork, including field tickets, job safety analysis, and other relevant documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of pumping experience with a variety of operations, including water pumping operations; long-line, in-lease pumping, water transfer, modular tank groundwork, set up and tear down.
• 5+ years of leadership experience demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Current certifications in First Aid, H2S, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Common Safety Orientation, Skid Steer Certification, WHMIS.
• Possession of a current and valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
• Effective computer skills using Microsoft systems (Excel, Word, Adobe PDF).
• Experience with employee training and development.
• Sound decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills with a team-based approach to managing relationships.
• Ability to revise plans based on changing priorities to ensure commitments are met.
• Excellent work ethic, both independently and within a team.
• Passionate about business and dissatisfaction with the status quo – always looking for opportunities for process improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Indoors in a shop environment and outdoors including extreme weather conditions
• Physically demanding, including bending and heavy lifting
• Exposure to noise, chemicals, fumes, dust and industrial chemicals
• Travel is required

This position is based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Only candidates who currently reside in Grande Prairie or within a reasonable commuting distance will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• This position is located in Grande Prairie, will you be able to reliably commute for this job?

Experience:

• pumping: 5 years (required)
• Leadership: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person