Grow for Tomorrow is an exciting new initiative at Irving Oil that will help our organization meet the opportunities and challenges associated with the Global Energy Transition. You could be a part of projects including, but not limited to, Renewable Energy projects, Hydrogen and Biofuels projects, Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects, and Clean Fuel Regulations projects. As this overall project and initiative will continue to evolve for our organization, additional areas of activity can/will arise.
If you are a project professional at any level and are looking to work for a dynamic, innovative company that has been named in Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 6th year in row, this could be role for you!
We are seeking Project Controls Specialists at intermediate or senior levels to support projects, typically ranging between $50,000 and $50,000,000 at the refinery, on sites outside the refinery and across our supply chain.
What we offer:
Competitive salary, bonus and pension plan
Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account
Hybrid Work Opportunity – flexible work model that supports a blend of in office and remote
Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days
Paid vacation and vacation purchasing
Personal and professional development opportunities
Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and direct the Project Controls program for energy transition projects
Collaborate with other Project Controls groups and professionals within impacted
Irving Oil business units / Operating Areas
Lead the development and implementation of the Project Controls framework for energy transition projects
Implement a Project Controls reporting process
Work with project teams to create an “industry good practice” Project Controls culture
Participate and provide Project Controls leadership during the project lifecycle
Review and evaluate vendor cost estimates and schedule proposals as required
Review project cost and schedule trend performance. Provide evaluation of recovery opportunities where required
Maintain advanced knowledge of the functionality of automated cost, schedule, and project task management systems
Provide day to day coaching to direct reports and project team members
Inform and contribute to the training of Project Controls team members
Develop practices and procedures in accordance with industry best practices
Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities
Lead and/or participate in project review meetings
Other duties as assigned
Professional skills
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Strong presentation and data analyst skills; able to provide meaningful, accurate reports with recommendations
Comfortable facing ambiguity and applying strong organizational skills to establish order
Advanced knowledge of cost and schedule management systems
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Must have a strong understanding cost estimating and scheduling
Leadership skills with ability to coach and mentor junior team members
Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Working knowledge of ERP and Asset Management software
Working knowledge of schedule management software like MS Project and / or Oracle P6 Primavera
Must possess a strong understanding of project delivery phases, activities performed in each phase, and associated deliverables, consistent with the FEL process
Must be familiar with Risk Management techniques and participate in Schedule Risk Analysis
Must have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Must be skilled in the application and methods of scheduling and progress measurement as contained in AACE and PMI standard practices and earned value management techniques
Capable of managing impact of change and trends, and impacts to CPI / SPI
Strong work ethic, produces accurate and credible deliverables, meets deadlines
Travel
Some travel may be required.
Education and experience
Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in a directly related role
Project Management experience an asset
PMP (Project Management Professional) designation an asset
Experience in an industrial environment an asset
Must have experience in a project controls environment
Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.