Project Lead - Saint John, Canada - Irving Oil

Description

As a Project Lead you will support the development of capital project execution plans and schedules. Your goal will be to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, supporting projects by evaluating and determining the scope of work. Your success will be in developing project schedules, supporting execution of the work, managing costs, and workforce requirements to support the overall goals of each project.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada's largest Refinery
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan - In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation
• Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days, and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Support development of a detailed scope for each project within the capital portfolio program by outlining the workforce and resources required to support and execute the plan.
• Support the execution of developed scope by collaborating with Project Managers, Construction Leads, Planners, Engineering department and Contractors in agreed upon timeframe.
• Schedule and lead reoccurring meetings with all program and project stakeholders to align on project scope, planning, and execution. The meeting frequency is dependent on complexity and timelines of project.
• Engage internal stakeholders such as (but not limited to) Reliability Engineering, Asset Integrity Engineering, and Operations to gather potential scope included with each project. Compile comprehensive scope listing and work list to assemble a bid package for supply management to obtain competitive bids for this scope.
• Support the Construction team as required by executing and directing key activities related to detailed planning and execution during the execution phase of each project.
• Conduct field walks with Contractors for scope clarification and budget development in conjunction with Supply Management.
• Collaborate and support the Scheduling and Planning team by reviewing, providing recommendations, and optimizing schedules to support the goals of the overall program.
• Support program and Project Manager in the development of monthly stewardship reporting to report on program metrics such as cost and schedule.

Your Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working under limited supervision.
• Detail-oriented.

Your Experience:

• Post secondary degree in Engineering, or Technical Diploma, in addition to a minimum of 5-10 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in Heavy Industrial Construction, Maintenance or Refinery Turnaround Experience including estimating, planning, scheduling, and Contractor management.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.

Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

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