Manager Operations - Chemical Plant

Project
The Woodfibre LNG Project is situated approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It encompasses the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, featuring a storage capacity of 250,000 m³ and an annual production of approximately 2.Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
The HSS Manager, Operations , is a pivotal leadership role within the Woodfibre LNG Operations team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and security performance during the Commissioning, Start-Up (CSU), and Operations phases of the plant. Reporting to the Vice-President of HSSE & Regulatory Compliance, this role is embedded in Operations and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, fostering a culture of excellence in safety and stewardship.​

Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) Phase:

Set up all the procedures for CSU and Operations phase of the HSS Management System.
Collaborate with commissioning teams to identify and mitigate HSS risks.
Ensure all personnel receive appropriate HSSE training prior to CSU activities.
Support Operations and the Project in implementing a permit to work system for the CSU phase.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the HSS Management System.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as WorkSafe BC and BCER and stakeholders on HSS matters.
Promote a proactive safety & compliance culture through leadership, training, and engagement initiatives.​
Manage the HSS budget and contracts for Operations, particularly related to PPE training.
Ensure emergency response training and exercises are well managed, continuously improving and to satisfaction of the regulators.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of HSS experience in the oil and gas, chemical or industrial sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience with marine terminal operations is an asset.
Proven experience managing HSS during commissioning and operational phases of industrial projects.
Strong leadership and team management skills with demonstrated experience as a coach, mentor and trainer.

Proficiency in HSSE management systems and software.
Ability to work on-site in Squamish, BC, with occasional travel as required.​

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

CAD 130,000 - 150,000/yr