18 Jun 2026

Operations First Line Supervisor III

Cold Lake, AB

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Operations First Line Supervisor III in the Oil and Gas Sector in Cold Lake, Alberta.
Supervises personnel, may include coordination of contractors, to deliver safe, reliable and profitable operations in assigned operating units (fields, plants, manufacturing, terminaling, pipelines, warehousing, offices, etc.). Demonstrates applicable Operations and Maintenance skills appropriate to job position. Demonstrates leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.
Total rewards:

$98.00 hourly
12 Months of contract position
5 days on / 2 days off

A typical day:

Working with professional organizations (CTCC) to assess training needs and deliver training programs for all staff, On site supervision and coaching of the production team.
Participation in the selection of national and expatriate (staff and Agency) technicians for the Team, Build effective networks across the sites Offshore and Onshore to ensure consistent and cooperative approach for exports.
Responding to plant upsets and emergency situations in a calm and controlled manner and be able to use and update procedures based on your experiences, Communicate effectively with the expat staff, able to recognize the potential for cultural and behavioral differences.
Supervises the day-to-day activities in the production facility. Maintains a safe and productive workplace through established standards/procedures. Manages and directs the work of others. Accomplishes production facility human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining workers. Meets operational standards by contributing production information to strategic plans and reviews, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

Successful candidates will have:

1st Class Power Engineer with First Line Supervisory experience. Must possess a valid 1st Class Power Engineering Certificate and have 10+ years of oil and gas industry experience.
Behavioral Skills: effective communication, courage of conviction, sound decision-making, risk management, Functional Skills: SSHE management - operations and maintenance, managing critical operations, operations - specific technology and unit or are, console knowledge - general and specific unit, process planning and mechanical coordination, operations planning/improvement, managing critical maintenance activities, maintenance scheduling, maintenance management, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within discipline or equivalent professional experience.
Previous experience in a closely related position, Broad knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria.
Ability to manage overall production priorities by complying with OMS, reducing backlog and optimization of resources and workload, Willingness to challenge the norm, and promote new ideas and solutions in the Caspian operating region, Open and flexible attitude with a commitment to teamwork.
The ability to work across traditional discipline and cultural boundaries, Leadership experience, Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
Proven coaching skills with a track record of coaching and developing technicians, Ability to identify Plant Integrity issues and lead CI Teams to resolution, Experience working with different cultures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.

Job Code 155850

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus by Synergie is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative format available on Request.