12 Aug 2026

Operations Manager

Keephills, AB
Lead a High-Performing Power Generation Team as Operations Manager at a Major Alberta Facility
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:
  • $200000.00 annually
  • 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

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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