Foreman, Operations - Cactus Lake

Strathcona Resources Ltd. ("Strathcona") is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona's operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.

We are actively seeking an experienced Operations Foreman to join our team at our Cactus Lake Asset. Reporting to the Senior Foreman, the Operations Foreman will be responsible for supporting the Operations Team to ensure that all activities are performed correctly and in accordance with safety standards. This role will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, direction and training all while fostering a positive team environment.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Promote a positive work environment consistent with Strathcona's values.

• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of various systems, processes, machines, or equipment.

• Participate in the development, analysis and management of operating budgets and expenditures.

• Spearhead efficiency efforts, develop service agreements, streamline paperwork/ administration, and identify synergies and partnerships with other facilities and business units.

• Prepare, analyze, and report on quantitative data relevant to business unit (budget, revenues, costs).

• Generate weekly significant activities report, address questions regarding policies and procedures.

• Document new compliance reporting/standards, and deliver employee training to ensure that all employees are aware and understand new practices/procedures.

• Act as prime contact for all internal and third-party queries regarding day-to-day operations.

• Supply monthly accrual information by account to Accounting department and report on monthly variances.

• Participate in monthly production and development meetings.

Qualifications Include:

• Good organization and planning skills.

• Committed to continuous improvement, and self and team development.

• Demonstrated high level analytical skills.

• Extensive working knowledge of HSE and regulatory policies.

• Conflict resolution.

• Demonstrate continued knowledge of corporate work processes and values.

• Maintain and promote professional and positive attitude.

• Establish good working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.

• Be receptive to new ideas/concepts/divergent views.

• Continually meet or exceed commitments/timelines.

• Demonstrate flexible/ innovative thinking skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of related oilfield / plant experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Completion of post-secondary qualification preferred, however not required (example: Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Mechanical, Chemical or Petroleum, or journeyman ticket)

• Extensive working knowledge and experience of people management; budget management, and resource management.

• Extensive working knowledge of oil and gas well operations.

Work Environment:

• Working our 9/80 schedule, alternating between 5 days and 4 days on.

• Comfortable working in an operations environment and supporting large teams.

• Time will be split between an office environment and the field environment.

• Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours and weekend calls for critical issues.

• Regular travel will be required.

Great things aren't done by one person, they're done by a team.

Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments - but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.