Role Overview
NES Fircroft is hiring a mid-level Operations Supervisor. This is a contract role in Cold Lake. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Operations First Line Supervisor (1st Class Power Engineer)
Location: Cold Lake, Alberta (Local Candidates Only
)Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Permanent Conversion
)Industry: Oil & Ga
s
About the Opportuni
tyOur leading oil and gas client is seeking an experienced Operations First Line Supervisor to join their team in Cold Lake, Alberta. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with strong potential for extension and/or permanent conversion based on performance and business need
s.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned operations leader with 10+ years of oil and gas operations experience and a valid 1st Class Power Engineering Certification. This role is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and direction to operations personnel while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production facility performan
ce.
Key Responsibili
- tiesLead and supervise day-to-day operations within the production facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and profitable operati
- ons.Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development of operations personnel and contract
- ors.Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all operational, environmental, and regulatory requireme
- nts.Respond effectively to plant upsets and emergency situations, maintaining calm leadership and implementing continuous improvements to operating procedu
- res.Manage production priorities through effective resource planning, workload optimization, backlog reduction, and adherence to operational management syst
- ems.Support workforce development initiatives by assessing training needs and coordinating training programs for operations st
- aff.Participate in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of technical person
- nel.Drive operational excellence initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced plant performa
- nce.Lead troubleshooting efforts and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and operational efficie
- ncy.Identify plant integrity concerns and lead cross-functional teams toward effective resolut
- ion.Build strong working relationships across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership te
- ams.Promote a collaborative and high-performance team environment while maintaining accountability for operational resu
lts.Required Qualificat
- ionsValid 1st Class Power Engineering Certification (Requi
- red)10+ years of oil and gas operations experi
- encePrevious experience in a supervisory or leadership role within production, processing, or facility operati
- ons.Strong knowledge of operations and maintenance practices, plant processes, and critical equipm
- ent.Demonstrated leadership experience with proven coaching, mentoring, and team development capabilit
- ies.Experience managing critical operations, maintenance planning, scheduling, and operational improvement initiati
- ves.Strong understanding of process safety, risk management, and operational excellence princip
- les.Ability to effectively lead teams in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and tight deadli
- nes.Experience identifying and resolving plant integrity and reliability iss
- ues.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple disciplines and diverse te
- ams.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applicati
- ons.Excellent written and verbal English communication ski
lls.Preferred Qualificat
- ionsEngineering degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experie
- nce.Experience working with multicultural teams and diverse stakeholder gro
- ups.Continuous improvement and operational excellence experie
- nce.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilit
ies.What We're Looking
- ForA hands-on operations leader who leads by exam
- ple.Strong decision-making and risk management capabilit
- ies.Ability to challenge conventional approaches and drive innovative soluti
- ons.Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and operational excelle
- nce.Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop technical tal
ent.Please note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and be local to the Cold Lake area. Relocation assistance is not available for this posit
ion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Operations Supervisor position at NES Fircroft?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to NES Fircroft. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Operations Supervisor position at NES Fircroft located?
This position is based in Cold Lake. NES Fircroft has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Operations Supervisor at NES Fircroft earn?
NES Fircroft has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Operations Supervisor role at NES Fircroft posted?
This role was posted on June 18, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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