Senior Operations Manager, E&I

FLINT Corp.•Calgary, AB

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Calgary, Alberta, you will report directly to the Area Manager.

Requirements

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)
Physically capable of job duties, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, and bending.
Completion of drug and alcohol testing.
Satisfactory pre-employment Background Check (Canadian Criminal Record check, Employment Verification, and Education and Accreditation Verification).

Nice To Haves

Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete the Profile TRAITS Survey.

Responsibilities

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 two hundred and fifty thousand 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%.