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At Nexen, it's not just what we do that makes us a leader in our industry it's how we do it. Nexen is a Canadian-based energy company with international assets. We're building a sustainable future with our unconventional resource developments and world-class operations. From oil sands, coalbed methane and shale gas in North America to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, offshore West Africa and the Middle East, Nexen is at the forefront of industry innovation and development.
We've earned a global reputation for doing the right thing, giving us the edge in many challenging locations around the world. Our company cares. That means we build relationships with stakeholders based on integrity and open dialogue. And, we strive to minimize the impact of our activities on communities and the natural environment. We do all we can to ensure our employees and contractors go home safely at the end of every work day. Our workplace is exciting, challenging and fun. We encourage initiative and welcome innovative ideas from everyone at any level. We're a company you can believe in.
Nexen has 4,000 employees worldwide and is listed on both the New York and Toronto stock exchanges. |
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Position Overview |
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The Plant Manager is accountable for management direction and co-ordination of plant Operation activities, consistent with identified plans and objectives. |
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Job Duties/Responsibilities |
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- Accountable for the performance of the Plant Operations Team and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the production processes and facilities related to the 120 MW Combined Cycle Plant.
- Set and monitor progress against Objectives in support of the Company Mission and Key Strategies, Facility related Operations, Maintenance and HSE related KPI¿s.
- Establish and maintain operating procedures. Identify and champion opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for the development, technical competency and continuous improvement of all employees and for the administration of applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies, safety and environmental standards.
- Promote a culture where continuous improvement, plant optimization, team work and reliability is engrained in the way business is managed at the facility.
- Controls fixed and variable operating costs to meet the Annual Operating Budget and as well as managing Capital Budget to ensure projects are properly executed.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Team to continuously improve plant reliability and availability, takes ownership in managing maintenance KPI¿s and strategies, and to address other issues concerning facility related processes and equipment.
- Responsible for the timely and effective follow-up to non-conformance reports, and corrective/preventative action requests.
- Establish work plans and accountabilities to ensure all Process Safety Management initiatives and objectives are part of the facility¿s operating practices and culture.
- Ensure facility compliance to all ABSA (Alberta Boiler Safety Association) regulations.
- Ensure facility compliance to all AESO Reliability Standards and Policies.
Joint Accountability:
- Work with the Operations Superintendent to ensure that Balzac Power Station maintenance activities are managed in accordance with a long-term plan which takes into consideration full-cycle requirements at the station, ensuring operational reliability and responsible management of existing assets.
- Work with company management on facility capital improvement projects and other special projects and initiatives as required.
- Liaise with the Balzac Gas Complex support staff who assist the Facility in Supply Management, Materials Management/Warehousing, Maintenance and Accounting roles.
- With the pending shut-down of the neighboring gas plant, transition the Facility in to self-supply Supply Management, Materials Management/Warehousing and maintenance services.
- Mutually accountable with energy marketing to ensure that Balzac profitability targets are achieved in accordance with the Annual Operating Plan and marketing strategy.
- Ensure timely, accurate and thorough reporting and information exchange at all Partner Operations Committee meetings. |
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Education/Experience |
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- Exceptional leadership capabilities combined with effective communication skills.
- A passion/commitment for performance.
- A valid First Class Engineer's Certificate valid in the Province of Alberta.
- Several years experience working in a power plant or large industrial processing facility including a minimum five years combined supervisory and management experience. |
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Core Competencies |
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Adaptability/Managing Change: Ability to embrace new technologies, meet emerging market demands, respond effectively to changing conditions, apply continuous improvement techniques and create new business opportunities.
Leadership: Ability to achieve desired results by encouraging and supporting the contributions of others possession of required knowledge, skills and experience to work effectively with others throughout the organization.
Teamwork: Knowledge, skill and ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results.
Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; ability to secure information, listen effectively and get messages across that have the desired effect.
Global Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work successfully in any community by effectively handling cultural, political and economic differences.
Technical/Operating Skills: Possession of appropriate technical and operational knowledge, skills and experience to ensure performance at a high level of accomplishment.
Initiative: Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generates required steps to ensure success. |
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Closing Statement |
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Nexen Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
No agency or telephone inquires please.
Only resumes of candidates being considered will be acknowledged.
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