Company Description
FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.
Job Description
As an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and profitability of operations within your assigned area, focusing on fulfilling client commitments and driving future growth in our E&I business. E&I services include facility construction, demand and long-term industrial maintenance support, plant shutdowns and turnarounds, field construction, and project management. Based in Southern, Alberta, you will report directly to the Area Manager.
What would you be doing?
- Pursue business growth opportunities in the assigned area through networking, local community involvement, and active promotion at events, trade shows, and business associations. Support strategic account management through client engagement, including cold calling and meetings.
- Lead and promote FLINT’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture, ensuring adherence to policies and programs. Act as a safety role model, fostering a zero-incident culture among field supervision.
- Develop and implement local business and operational strategies aligned with FLINT’s overall business goals. Participate in setting annual revenue and profitability targets, manage budgets, and monitor financial performance, providing analysis on variances.
- Manage and provide input on project scope, estimates, and proposals, particularly Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) projects. Attending relevant planning meetings, supporting regional reviews, and overseeing E&I estimates over $250k, while coordinating with district teams on smaller projects.
- Conduct routine site inspections focusing on safety, quality control, and client relationships. Engage in weekly E&I group meetings, support regional readiness reviews, and work from remote site locations or regional offices, with travel up to 25%.
Perks of the job
- Competitive pay
- Health coverage for you and your family
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Opportunity for growth/advancement/development
- RRSP matching
- Opportunity for other work/multiple projects
- Opportunity for internal development and growth.
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Electrical or Instrumentation Trade certification, Electrical Engineering degree, BC FSR certification, or equivalent education in business/project management, with 5+ years' experience in Oil & Gas or industrial/pipeline contracting at a supervisory/managerial level.
- Ability to analyze project and operational financial data to implement performance improvements. Experience managing multiple projects with over 200 craft personnel and coordinating with contractors for maintenance, construction, fabrication, shutdowns, and labor supply.
- Strong technical expertise in electrical and instrumentation, including construction, shutdowns/turnarounds, maintenance, operations coordination, cost estimating, and bid development. Proficient in reading RFPs, drawings, and using MS Office and project management software.
- Experience integrating into small to mid-sized communities as an active company representative. Proficient in English (written and verbal) and physically capable of job duties, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, and bending.
Additional Information
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.
FLINT is an equal opportunity employer and aims to be the employer of choice dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful environment where everyone can succeed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors.
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