COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.
From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.
With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position: Director of Operations (DO)
Type: Full Time
Location: Head Office at Fort Mckay Incubator Park
Schedule: 4 days on / 3 days off
Note: Work area is located in the Wood Buffalo Region, local candidates are preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or a certification in project management; an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in leadership in the Oil and Gas Field Services.
• Minimum 5 years Management Experience in the civil, facilities or oil sands industry.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience in contractor coordination in a Civil construction and Facility services environment.
• Strong understanding of Operational Excellence related to Facilities and Civil efforts.
• Must have experience working with trades related to Facilities and Civil.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Ability to produce timely, high-quality documentation and analytics.
• Proven teamwork environment skills.
• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
• Experience with portfolio management and P&L (Profit & Loss) performance.
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.
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ROLE SUMMARY:

Sustain excellent customer relationships with senior client team members as well as sound commercial/supplier management skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Work closely with customer and Bouchier teams to positively contribute to the strategic directions, performance, growth and profitability of the business.
Drive, lead, motivate and support the Bouchier teams within the respective assets, communicate and lead operational performance and operational excellence (safety, cost, schedule, analysis, and quality) focusing on a safe work environment and upholding the Bouchier culture.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and lead Operational Excellence (Safety, Performance, Quality and Cost).
• Champion Bouchier Safety Culture.
• Lead the operational teams in a consistent delivery of operational solutions across customer portfolio.
• Manage and direct all contracts within portfolio.
• Deliver and oversee P&L reports.
• Promote continuous improvement and opportunity identification.
• Contribute and steward to the annual Operating Budget and Integrated Operations Plan.
• Optimize utilization of Bouchier resources in conjunction with the maintenance team.
• Lead technical review of documents during the bid process.
• Ensure process compliance.
• Clarify objectives, manage performance and work to develop skills within the teams.
• Lead site managers to integrate performance metrics for existing contracts.
• Lead teams to identify profitability opportunities and risks.
• Work closely with clients to ensure strong viable relationships exist.
• Ensure direct reports understand the business strategy and customer requirements.
• Communicate and model Bouchier mission, vision, and values.
• Motivate and influence all staff across organization.
• Act as a conduit between office and field, supporting both.