Operations Shift Supervisor

 Operations Shift Supervisor
Location: Moose Jaw  
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Moose Jaw Operations 

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes 

Apply today! Application deadline is July 10, 2025 at 11:59pm MST.

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.  

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Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the Gibson Energy standards, programs, processes are adhered to, and safely execute the day-to-day operation of the Moose Jaw facility. The Operations Shift Supervisor provides effective leadership, mentoring and training to operations staff and contractors, troubleshoots and supports Gibson Energy’s commitment to operations excellence.

Responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the Moose Jaw facility which includes the Crude Unit, Utilities, Rail Car Loading, and Tank Farms/Logistics. This includes the appropriate staffing and scheduling of the unionized workforce at the Moose Jaw Refinery. In addition, this role encompasses daily operational coordination, and operational issue resolution in compliance with the CBA, all acts, and regulations. The role ensures safe execution and coordination of operational activities with maintenance personnel and logistical areas across the organization while adhering to Gibson standards and site-specific requirements.

This role will support the functional performance of the Moose Jaw facility operations organization and is a key leadership function which will promote the values of Gibson in delivery of operational priorities for the facility. The Operations Shift Supervisor actively seeks opportunities for improvement, promotes inclusiveness and collaboration throughout the organization while engaging with operations, following best practices, and optimization with the view of continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

General

• Maintains continuous supervision of the plant/facility in accordance with the regulatory requirements under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Collaborates with the Operations Manager, Business Units, and Operations staff to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Moose Jaw Facility while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Takes corrective action to ensure operational parameters are within safe limits.
• Work with employees in a collaborative environment, Proposes disciplinary action as required for employees who are failing to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Holds operations personnel accountable to meeting all directives, assignments and operational tasks associated with their positions.
• Supports the roll out and implementation of an OMS (Operations Management System).
• Takes on the role of lead during incident response, taking on the role of initial Incident Commander during an incident or emergency situations.
• Can identify, document and lead investigations as required.
• This role identifies and documents operational risks within the facility and incorporates solutions into the planning and operation of the plant. The team lead is skilled at troubleshooting and collaborates with the business to resolve technical issues or challenges.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable programs and ensures safe operation of the Moose Jaw Refinery in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Assists with integration and operationalization of projects in the refinery. Ensures training and procedures are developed for any new processes or expansions at the refinery.
• Performs regular audits of both personal and process safety administrative process to ensure operations compliance.
• Assists and is responsible for life cycle and regular reviews of site SSOP’s ensuring validity of documentation.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Maintenance

• Works in close collaboration with the Senior Maintenance Supervisor in the planning and execution of routine work planning, scheduling including turnarounds as required for the regulatory compliance and asset integrity.
• Acts as the primary contact for operations/maintenance coordination of maintenance activity, ensures safe execution of preparing equipment for maintenance following the safe work permit process and hazardous energy isolation standards.
• Ensures operations has properly isolated and prepared equipment for servicing.
• Identifies areas for coordination improvements to the maintenance execution process.
• Actively adheres to and participates in the MOC process.

Regulatory Compliance

• Work with the company Operations Manager and Environmental & Regulatory Specialist to ensure all regulatory monitoring, including groundwater, soil, and air, is documented and reported in a timely manner and meet all regulatory approval, provincial, and federal requirements.
• Ensure there are documented processes and procedures for all ground disturbance activities.
• Support ground disturbance requirements including the following activities:
  • Participate in and promote the Company’s strong safety culture by supporting EH&S related meetings, near miss, incident and compliance reporting and investigations are completed.

Project Delivery

• Participate in project HAZOPs and provide operational input.
• Provides operational support and input during Initiation and Development phases of growth projects.
• Support the development of project procedure requirements and that training has been documented for all employees to the new equipment and processes.
• Assumes operations responsibility of assets at turnover on behalf of facility management.
• Act as liaise for operations on project teams and providing operational input and leading operations activities in alliance with the CSU team and the Senior Operations Supervisor.
• Ensure project status and updates are communicated with operations and facility management.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering with preference given to 3rd Class Power Engineer.
• Technologist Diploma, Power Engineering Certification or valid trade ticket is preferred.
• 5+ years of operations or maintenance experience in support of crude oil processing (upstream and downstream) or terminal and pipeline facilities including utilities and steam generation is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years leadership experience preferably in a unionized environment with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• CMDS validator training experience is an asset.
• Exposure to truck and rail transportation and TDG is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of PC’s and Microsoft Windows software, including Word and Excel.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with functional areas and other operating areas.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communications skills that are coupled with excellent listening skills resulting in clear and complete transfer of information while demonstrating integrity by skillfully managing emotions and behaviors to gain trust, credibility, and respect.

Working Conditions

• Field based position with minimal travel to other operating sites or Calgary head office.
• This is a rotating shift position requiring days and nights, 12-hour shifts.
• Work involves hands-on support of active operations and maintenance in an outdoor environment (as applicable).
• Must be available to support outside normal work hours and on-call emergency response.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work.

Here’s what sets us apart: 

• A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions. 
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive. 
• Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way. 

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

Our Values, The Gibson Way 

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals. 

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!  

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday 
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient  
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded 
• Work it Out & Do it Together 

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.

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