Operations Manager

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for an Operations Manager in the Oil and Gas industry in Keephills, Alberta. Are you a proven operations leader with a First Class Power Engineer certification and extensive experience in power generation or large industrial operations? We are seeking an Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership at a major thermal power facility near Edmonton. This position offers the opportunity to drive safety, reliability, production performance, team development, and operational excellence while leading a skilled workforce in a complex industrial environment. Total rewards: Receive pension contributions with employer matching options Access flexible health and wellness benefits for you and your family Enjoy generous vacation and personal days Participate in employee recognition and rewards programs Receive annual wellness support funding Join an organization committed to professional growth and career development Earn a full-time permanent senior leadership salary starting around $200,000 with flexibility for the right candidate Participate in an annual performance incentive program Responsibilities: Lead the safe and compliant operation of a large-scale thermal power facility Serve as Chief Power Engineer and provide operational oversight for plant performance Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to maximize reliability and availability Develop and implement operational procedures, standards, and best practices Lead safety initiatives, incident investigations, and risk mitigation activities Manage operator training and regulatory compliance programs Develop and execute business plans, budgets, and operational strategies Mentor supervisors and build a high-performing, accountable team culture Requirements: Hold a First Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency Bring 10+ years of experience in power generation, cogeneration, or large industrial operations Demonstrate progressive leadership experience managing operations teams Possess strong knowledge of power plant operations, equipment, and regulatory requirements Have experience leading plant outages, reliability initiatives, and operational improvements Demonstrate strong safety leadership and risk management capabilities Apply sound financial acumen in budgeting and business planning Communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders

Lead the safe and compliant operation of a large-scale thermal power facility while serving as the Chief Power Engineer. Drive operational excellence by collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to maximize plant reliability and performance.

Must hold a First Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency and possess over 10 years of experience in power generation or large industrial operations. Requires a proven track record of progressive leadership and strong safety management capabilities.

• Pension contributions with employer matching • Flexible health and wellness benefits • Vacation and personal days • Employee recognition and rewards programs • Annual wellness support funding • Professional growth and career development • Annual performance incentive program

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• Operational Leadership
• Power Generation
• Safety Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Budgeting
• Business Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Development
• Plant Outage Management
• Reliability Engineering
• Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Communication

• Energy
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available