Mechanical Coordinator, Steam, Water and Utilities

Cenovus EnergyConklin, AB
Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Coordinator, Steam, Water and Utilities, plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of mechanical maintenance activities at our Christina Lake, Oil Sands SAGD operation. This position provides daily supervision to a diverse mechanical workforce including millwrights, welders, pipefitters, scaffolders, insulators, and equipment operators. Reporting to the Maintenance Sr. Coordinator and as a key leader within the maintenance department, you will ensure all work is performed safely, meets regulatory requirements, aligns with engineering design, and adheres to company specifications, codes, and standards. While this vacancy is currently at Christina Lake, this posting could be used to fill vacancies at any of the Oil Sands Operations sites (Christina Lake, Christina Lake North, Foster Creek, or Sunrise, based on business need).

Requirements

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Journeyman Pipefitter or Millwright, or Journeyman certification in another mechanical trade with strong relevant experience could be considered.
  • 10+ years of maintenance experience in SAGD, heavy industry or process plants.
  • Previous direct leadership of mechanical trades workforce required.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills used to implement work safely with different team member priorities while meeting schedule requirements.
  • Maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines.
  • A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Nice To Haves

  • We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities and support a safe, high-performance workforce.
  • Champion Cenovus safety initiatives and lead/participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and kickoff meetings.
  • Ensure all work meets codes, standards, specifications, quality expectations, and schedule/budget alignment.
  • Oversee service providers, including progress reporting, field-ticket approvals, and coordination of accommodations.
  • Ensure workers are properly trained and resourced and maintain alignment with the work-order life cycle.
  • Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to team.
  • Ensures current and future talent/skill needs of team are met through development and staffing.
  • Utilizes an appropriate balance of "doing" and "leading" to achieve team goals.
  • Lead the completion of as-built documentation and work closeouts.
  • Responsible for the ongoing development of direct reports (personal and technical).
  • Manage performance of direct reports through timely feedback and regular performance conversations.
  • Identify and drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and cost.
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
  • Health & dental benefits
  • Substantial mental health coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Employee family assistance
  • Virtual healthcare coverage
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