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THE COMPANY
For more than a century, this organization has supplied the electric power that has made progress and innovation possible in Alberta. Originally, our client was tied to the Alberta economy through the rich natural resources that were available. More recently, they have powered industry, business and communities across Canada, United States, Mexico and Australia. An international power generation and wholesale marketing company, this organization generates 8,000 MW of electricity at 50 power plants globally. The power plants are fueled by coal, natural gas, water, geothermal and wind. Its Energy Marketing operations secure long-term contracts for electricity and natural gas, trading 116,000 GWh of electricity and 414 million GJ of natural gas annually. The organization has 2,200 employees and $3 billion in sales, and has won many awards for corporate governance and competitiveness.

Our client is a leader in developing solutions to limit the environmental impact of generating power with the goal of having zero occurrences of reportable environmental incidents. Working to eliminate carbon emissions through their carbon capture and storage programs; as well as their growth strategy planned around renewable generation methods such as wind, hydro and geothermal, the organization is demonstrating its social responsibility for generations to come.

Our client takes pride in providing to the communities in which it operates and services in a safe and sustainable way. The company strives to meet the requirements of customers, shareholders and employees by professionally managing growth and operations in an ethical manner. The organization is dedicated to providing quality, service and safety to its employees, the general public, landowners, government, Aboriginals, investors, regulators and more. They continue to keep focus on growth through clean, reliable and competitively priced electricity. This pride is translated throughout the corporation making it a best in class operation and one that its employees are proud to be a part

THE POSITION
Our client is seeking a senior leader for the position of Outage Manager. The Outage Manager will work at the coal plants, approximately 70 km west of Edmonton, and will report into the Plant Manager with a dotted line reporting into the Director, Outage Services. The Outage team is responsible for managing plant shutdown and turnaround projects. The Outage Manager will be responsible to assist in the development of, and lead the execution of, heavy maintenance outages and capital projects for our clients’ coal fired generation facilities.

The individual will assist planning teams in the preparation of project plans starting eighteen to twelve months ahead of planned execution timeframes and then assist and advise during the detailed planning phase from twelve to six months. This individual will assume full ownership of the project approximately six months out and successfully lead a cross functional project execution team to achieve a safe, on-time, on budget, quality project. The cross functional team is comprised of specialized staff in turbine and boiler operations along with a turnaround services team responsible for all temporary and contract staff supporting the shutdown initiative.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to a dedicated team along with communicating regularly to the Plant Manager and Director, Outage Services with updates on the project status. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring the project team members clearly understand the execution plan including safety, schedule, budget, and quality components, and their role in helping achieve success in all areas.
• Ensuring that the proper contracting and staffing strategy is in place for the project.
• Commercial arrangements are aligned with the execution plan.
• Coordinating with internal departments such as Operations, Procurement and Material Management, Planning and Project Controls, EH&S, Finance, and Engineering Services to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Clearly communicating the project expectations and targets to any external or internal partners.
• Ensures that the outage is executed in accordance with the organization’s Target Zero EH&S program.
• Ensures that all regulatory and compliance requirements for project execution are met.
• Ensures that contracted work is facilitated properly during the project.
• Manages contractor and the organization personnel issues.
• Establishes procedures for monitoring and assessing the progress, quality, performance and success of the projects.
• Ensures project status reports are communicated to all stakeholders.
• Responsible for the close out of each project including production of a final report, proper financial closings, and a lessons learned report.

Team Leadership

• Provide coaching, mentorship and leadership to a dedicated team;
• Ensure learning, growth and developmental plans are in place for all direct reports and their teams;
• Provide ongoing feedback and an annual performance evaluation for direct reports, including the preparation of annual goals and objectives;
• Provide clear direction and ongoing communication of the goals to the group;
• Establish high standards of personal performance with continuous emphasis on achievement of results; and
• Lead a culture of transparency, openness, communication and team with safety and fiscal responsibility at the forefront.

THE INDIVIDUAL
The ideal candidate for this position would be proactive, hands on maintenance professional with extensive project and outage management experience. This candidate would have excellent technical and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team with operations and maintenance. The candidate would also have the proven track record of handling maintenance and outages from a strategic, preventative perspective.

It is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience and attributes:

Candidate Core Competencies:

• A team leader who builds strong teams;
• Strong and effective communicator who knows both how to listen as well as to make a compelling and easily understood case for a course of action and who can engage the team and influence others;
• Possess the highest personal and professional integrity by acting honestly, ethically, and in good faith in the best interest of the company
• Forward thinking who can forecast potential vulnerability in the project and to drive mitigating action;
• Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to see and remain focused on the big picture;
• Continually emphasizes the importance of safety awareness, social responsibility and accountability for errors and mistakes.

Ideal Experience:

• Post secondary degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience, with 8 – 10 years of project management and leadership experience;
• 8 + years of industrial construction experience
• 8 + years experience in plant shutdown operations;
• A proven track record of success;
• Experience in a power plant or petrochemical environment would be considered an asset;
• Experienced in working with a diverse group of stakeholders that may include regulators, academics, engineering companies and public stakeholders, as well as internal stakeholders;
• Demonstrated safety performer who has proven commitment to safety;
• Thorough knowledge of power plant maintenance practices and processes;
• Solid knowledge of boiler and turbine-generator operations;
• Working knowledge of design, construction, commissioning and/or operation of power plants;
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills;
• Knowledge of safety codes, unionized labour environment and operating procedures of a plant;
• Strong communication, analytical and planning skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines within budget and exceeding safety goals.
• Knowledge of Primavera project management tools ideal.

Ideal Personal Profile:

• Previous experience in a large and diverse service organization;
• Knowledge of power, oil & gas, construction or industrial environments is an asset;
• A confident decision maker with superior leadership and communication skills;
• Operates with an open leadership style that endorses change;
• Communicates with conviction and is able to relate to all levels of the organization;
• Creates a motivating and empowering climate in which people strive to excel;
• A good mentor who is always looking to develop people to achieve excellence;
• A high degree of ethics coupled with an enthusiastic positive outlook;
• Superior time management and project management skills;
• The ability to take a challenge and make it an opportunity;
• Believes in teamwork and recognizes the value of diversity and varying contributions of others.

LOCATION
Duffield, Alberta

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Terri Nobert (780) 432-5490 Ext. 425
CONROY ROSS PARTNERS LIMITED

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