Operations Supervisor - Sarnia Full-time Job

As an Operations Supervisor, you are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Sarnia Manufacturing Site. You provide direct supervision to process technicians, ensuring that daily process safety, health & environment, loss prevention, business controls, quality, reliability and cost objectives are achieved.

What you will do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for Personnel Safety of all personnel working in the area
• Responsible for Process Safety and Environmental performance of designated units
• Responsible for effective supervision and management of shift team
• Provides visible leadership to team members through a high level of personal ownership and accountability
• Ensures Operations Integrity and Reliability requirements and work processes are adhered to
• Ensures business controls and quality/ISO system expectations, including training requirements, are adhered to
• Responsible for timely incident reporting, with appropriate level of initial investigation
• Is the Business Unit management rep on off-shifts
• Develops employee capability and participates in competency assessments and gap closure plans
• Performs unit walk-throughs
• Ensures equipment readiness to support efficient maintenance execution
• Participates in daily Business Team meetings
• Responsible for Operational Excellence of the area units: delivery of quality production at target rates and prevention of equipment damage by operating in the operating envelope, quality unit monitoring and effective response to abnormal operations
• May be required to work a rotating shift position

About you

Skills and Qualifications
 

• Lambton College Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology (CPET) diploma, or equivalent combination of formal education and directly relevant industry experience
• Secondary school diploma or equivalency is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
 

• 4th Class or higher Operating Engineer certificate (unless waived by management).
• Valid Class G driver's license and satisfactory driving record in the judgement of management.
• Able to meet the essential physical demands of the position with reasonable accommodation, for example 12 hour day and night shift work, climbing stairs and ladders, some lifting, etc.
• Sound reasoning ability, high level of initiative and motivation, ability to work in a dynamic team environment, with strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment where work at heights and in confined spaces will be occasionally required
• Prior supervisory leadership experience and labour relations practical knowledge would be a benefit

Start date: May 2025
 

Location: Sarnia, ON

Your benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial.  Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL),  PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
• Imperial provides comprehensive training and supports employees in continuing their learning, including a commitment to continuous professional development. Successful candidates will leverage their functional knowledge and skill to provide technical leadership and influence the development of the Kearl oil sands mining project.

Other considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.  
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Application deadline: April 30, 2025