LNG - Shift Supervisor

Position Summary

Reporting to the Shift Superintendent, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for supporting Operations Readiness Assurance (ORA), Commissioning, Start-Up, and ongoing operations of a major LNG facility. This role will be heavily involved during the project phase, supporting operational readiness activities, procedure development, commissioning, and startup before transitioning into frontline operational leadership during steady-state operations.

The Shift Supervisor is accountable for safe production, plant availability and reliability, permit-to-work compliance, emergency response readiness, and the leadership and development of shift operations personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Readiness, Commissioning & Start-Up

• Serve as a core member of the Operations Readiness Assurance (ORA) team.
• Support delivery of operating procedures, manuals, and electronic Permit to Work (ePTW) systems.
• Support execution of the ORA plan to ensure readiness through commissioning, startup, and operations.
• Participate in HAZOPs, 3D model reviews, operability reviews, material handling reviews, P&ID verification, and detailed engineering reviews as required.
• Act as a key member of the Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) team.
• Support quality assurance activities during the project phase.

Shift Operations

• Maintain overall responsibility for safe production and execution of activities within the plant operating area during assigned shifts.
• Ensure a capable shift team is in place to support continuous LNG production.
• Support plant availability and reliability objectives.
• Support implementation of the site's maintenance strategy.
• Ensure timely and accurate daily shift reporting.
• Develop and implement operating checklists and routines for plant equipment.

Permit to Work & Isolations

• Support Permit to Work processes, including system functionality, compliance, auditing, competency requirements, authorizations, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure equipment is correctly isolated and handed over in a safe condition for maintenance activities.
• Maintain compliance with isolation standards and safe work practices.
• Ensure equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently following maintenance activities.

HSSE & Emergency Response

• Maintain compliance with company health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
• Lead shift safety meetings, safety walks, and audits as required.
• Take timely action to identify and mitigate operational and safety risks.
• Ensure safeguarding system checks are completed to required standards and frequencies.
• Ensure emergency response capability is maintained throughout each shift.
• Promote safe operating practices and positive safety behaviours across the operations team.

Leadership & Team Development

• Ensure shift personnel meet competency and training requirements.
• Communicate yearly objectives and expectations to shift personnel.
• Mentor and coach operations team members.
• Promote knowledge sharing and operational best practices.
• Work closely with Technical Services, Maintenance, HSSE, and other departments to support operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 2nd Class Power Engineer certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within hydrocarbon processing or oil and gas production facilities.
• Previous experience in a Shift Supervisor, Lead Operator, Head Operator, or similar operations leadership role.
• Previous experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work systems, isolations, and safe work practices.
• Experience leading emergency response activities and first intervention teams.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working within large multidisciplinary teams and contractor environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, hands-on approach with a commitment to mentoring and coaching others.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's licence and passport.

Schedule

• Pre-Commissioning: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
• Commissioning: 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour shifts
• Operations: 4 days on / 4 days off, 12-hour shifts

Compensation & Benefits

• Double-time overtime pay.
• Day and night shift premiums.
• Annual target bonus of 8% of base earnings.
• CSU milestone bonus program.
• Health, dental, disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Housing assistance available for eligible relocated employees.
• Vacation entitlement recognizing prior related experience.
• RRSP matching program (effective 2027).
• Safety boot allowance and additional operational premiums.