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Contract District Fluid Technician

The District Fluid Technician is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the load plans for fluid movement within the Transportation System servicing CTCHO (Canadian Thermal Conventional Heavy Oil. Movement of fluids takes place from the well tank location to either a disposal facility or battery (i.e. end destinations) and may include emulsion, clean oil, sour, produced water, and/or produced sand. Work Schedule: 7 on, 7 off rotation12 hour shift, 7 am to 7 pm Specific Responsibilities will include:• Coordinate engagement with stakeholders and troubleshoot issues to optimize fluid movement operations. Stakeholders include facilities operations, production operations, and the carrier dispatchers.• Monitor called/planned loads to ensure they are dispatched and hauled according to plan.• Provide transportation daily, weekly and monthly reports on fluid movement performance and targets.• Use decision support tools to derive daily load allocation plans and create daily "what-if scenarios" and daily resource requirements.• Liaise with Coordinator, Transportation & Logistics to provide input to the analysis of the Transportation System components and processes (e.g. for continuous improvement and optimization).• Execute planned or emergency responses to changes/ accidents/ incidents as they occur within the Transportation System operating environment. Must have Qualifications:• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Strong leadership, decision making and facilitation skills• Highly motivated, outstanding positive attitude and desire to grow job responsibility• Knowledge of legal land descriptions• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Nice to have qualifications:• Previous safety experience is an asset• Prior work with Operations and Fluid Haulers• Auditing experience and/or certification• Incident Investigation experience and/or certification 
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Contract Senior Contracts Advisor – Turnarounds

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, SCM Projects and Turnarounds, the primary purpose of the incumbent in this position is to support Major Turnarounds as follows: 1. Develop the standardized SCM operating model, including ongoing implementation of lessons learned and continued improvement; 2. Development and execution of long term strategic Contracting Strategies, including Contract life cycle management from creation, revision, and maintenance to close-out. The incumbent will execute Contracting & commercial strategies and plans in alignment with key business objectives, and to support the turnaround SCM/PMT/CMT teams in adding value to Turnarounds and to Cenovus’s enterprise objectives. This position will be based in the Calgary office with business support visits to Project Sites. DeliverablesResponsibilities:• Execute procurement best practices for sourcing activities, ensuring these practices are in accordance with COIMS, Cenovus’s procurement policy, procurement management system documents, and all relevant regulations.• Develop standardized SCM processes, tools and templates to support streamlined execution of turnarounds that align with the turnaround delivery process.• Develop strategic, long-term turnaround or scope specific contracting strategies and contract execution plans in support of the turnaround delivery process and turnaround execution. • Execute pre-award activities for turnarounds services:o Develop expression of interest (EOI) / request for information (RFI) and evaluation criteria in support of scope specific bidders’ prequalification.o Coordinate the evaluation of EOI, bidders’ prequalification and shortlisting and the development of bid evaluation criteria and plan (BECP).o Develop the appropriate commercial compensation structure for the Scope of Work (SOW) and conform the request for proposals (RFP).o Issue the RFP and manage the bid process in accordance with the BECP.o Develop and prepare negotiation plans and conduct negotiations.o Prepare award recommendations and acquire appropriate financial and commitment authority approvals.o Conform and execute contracts by authorized personnel and prepare contract briefs. • Execute post-award contract management activities, including management of contractor relationships:o Onboard contractors and facilitate contract kick-off meetings.o Facilitate contractor performance meetings and reviews.o Support management of contractors Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in accordance with the NCR process.o Coordinate/facilitate the contract change management process, ensuring full compliance with the contract.o Manage and report on approved contract values and spend against approved contract value to ensure governance.o Work with contractors to resolve day-to-day issues and expedite resolution.o Manage contract close-out process, including contractor off-boarding, and coordination of contractors’ performance feedback per the supplier lifecycle management requirements. Competencies:• Strong Commercial and Business acumen• Experience in major / complex turnarounds (or projects) contracts• Experience is incentivized contracts• Experience in process development• Strong technical and analytical skills• Demonstrable ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing project environment• Strong facilitation, communication and negotiations skills• Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with all Projects/Turnaround stakeholders to drive best value, mitigate commercial SCM risks, and disputes or claims against the project/turnaround• Forward thinker with good anticipation of potential changes or disputes that can impact the project/turnarounds• Strong drive for results whilst ensuring safe and quality performance by contractors Qualifications:• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business Administration would be an asset• A background in Oil & Gas projects  
2 days ago

Contract FDC Project Manager

Program/Project Overview/Background:The Cenovus Corporate PMO team is leading a Field Data Capture (FDC) initiative. This will involve assessment of FDC software and execution of technical debt reduction opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a history of successfully delivering complex software projects.The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating a diverse team of business/IT staff and contractors through the project; Key activities will include effective validation and management of scope, estimating, resource planning, change management, quality planning, training, release planning and execution. It is also important for the candidate to have experience and strength in managing complex software integrations and ensuring effective management of interdependencies between competing corporate initiatives. Accountabilities:The Project Manager will be accountable to achieve the following outcomes:• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables that support the business goals in collaboration with clients, teams and stakeholders• Plan and schedule project timelines, workflow and milestones using the Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO) Delivery Execution Framework, tools and processes• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring corrective action is taken when necessary, to improve project performance• Utilize the CPMO Delivery Execution Framework, standards and processes throughout entire project execution• Partner with the Lead, Delivery and Resources CPMO to identify and secure the resources required to execute the project successfully• Identify possible skill gaps within the team and implement ways for performance improvements, partnering with the Senior Manager, Delivery CPMO where appropriate• Partner with the Manager, Corporate Change Management to design and implement the appropriate OCM/Business Readiness strategy/plan for the project• Ensure projects are being delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Responsibilities:In support of the above accountabilities, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following:• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders, ensuring adherence to the project timeline• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques• Oversee the day-to-day activities of project team direct and indirect reports to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately, on time and to the required quality assurance standards• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis through formal and informal channels• Identify, document, track and communicate project risks/issues, and assist in resolution or mitigation• Perform effective risk management to resolve issues/conflicts that may arise within the project team• Delegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels• Track project performance, to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals• Identifying, reporting and resolving workplace or interpersonal barriers that may affect the team and its performance• Driving a high-performing team and supporting an employee-engaged culture Capabilities:To ensure the successful delivery of expected accountabilities and effective execution of responsibilities, the Project Manager should demonstrate a high proficiency in the following key technical and behavioural competencies: Technical Competencies:• Project delivery• Organizational change management• Strategy development, business planning & implementation• Measurement development, deployment, reporting• Communications• Operating model and organization development• Consulting and coaching• Leadership, mentorship and people development• Microsoft Office Suite skills Behavioural Competencies:• Strategic thinking ability• Planning, organizing and prioritizing ability• Change leadership ability• Influence and impact ability• Time management and analytical thinking ability• Attention to detail ability• Active listening skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills• Empathy and relationship building ability• Individual and team leadership ability (transactional and transformational leader) Qualifications:• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 
3 days ago

Contract Materials Management Analyst

The Material Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Materials Management team as lead by the Materials Management Lead at the Superior location. The group is responsible for MRP activities, material control processes, including maintaining proper stocking levels, performing robust inventory reviews, data integrity, optimizing inventory, executing reports, plus providing and capturing value for the site organization and Company. The objective of this position will be to support material control strategies that uphold organizational business goals. This position may occasionally provide backup support to the Warehouse Technicians, Materials Management Lead, and other members of the Supply Chain team. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Support warehouse daily operations including goods receipts, goods issues, picklists, cycle counting, stock put away, logistics, and quality control/assurance.• Support local material management activities including material requirement planning (MRP), cycle counting, obsolete/surplus material management, repairs/refurbishments, and reporting.• Coordinate with centralized Material Management group for material master creations/updates/deletions.• Maintain data integrity through continual review and updating of material and vendor data.• Support internal Business Partners (Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Reliability, etc.).• Support the Inventory Control functionality of the Superior Refinery operation• Communicate effectively with all levels of the business unit and regional personnel regarding material management data and processes.• Support corporate and site-specific projects as relates to Materials Management• Review and action MOC documents as relates to Material Management.• Collaborate with the broader SCM Teams• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning to ensure materials are available when needed, expedite priority orders as required.• Coordinate with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering and Operation teams to keep material data current with updated technical attributes QUALIFICATIONS:• A knowledge of Material Management practices.• A technical aptitude of oil refining specific materials.• User Level of knowledge of SAP• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team structure to achieve set objectives and deliverables.• Strong ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities and short timelines–ability to work with many projects simultaneously• Excellent prioritization skills – demonstrated ability to strategically work on key priorities and to seek help if things are not going as planned or as needed to achieve results• Customer oriented focus – ability to show value of the Materials Management function by delivering for our customers and communicating effectively.• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in day-to-day activities.• Conflict Resolution Skills - Ability to resolve conflicts as they arise• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.• Experience with Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.• Effective communication skills to collaborate with business unit and the broader SCM Team• Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and a strong safety culture.• Must be legally entitled to work in United States
3 days ago

Contract District Fluid Technician

The District Fluid Technician is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the load plans for fluid movement within the Transportation System servicing CTCHO (Canadian Thermal Conventional Heavy Oil. Movement of fluids takes place from the well tank location to either a disposal facility or battery (i.e. end destinations) and may include emulsion, clean oil, sour, produced water, and/or produced sand. Work Schedule: 7 on, 7 off rotation12 hour shift, 7 am to 7 pm Specific Responsibilities will include:• Coordinate engagement with stakeholders and troubleshoot issues to optimize fluid movement operations. Stakeholders include facilities operations, production operations, and the carrier dispatchers.• Monitor called/planned loads to ensure they are dispatched and hauled according to plan.• Provide transportation daily, weekly and monthly reports on fluid movement performance and targets.• Use decision support tools to derive daily load allocation plans and create daily "what-if scenarios" and daily resource requirements.• Liaise with Coordinator, Transportation & Logistics to provide input to the analysis of the Transportation System components and processes (e.g. for continuous improvement and optimization).• Execute planned or emergency responses to changes/ accidents/ incidents as they occur within the Transportation System operating environment. Must have Qualifications:• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Strong leadership, decision making and facilitation skills• Highly motivated, outstanding positive attitude and desire to grow job responsibility• Knowledge of legal land descriptions• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Nice to have qualifications:• Previous safety experience is an asset• Prior work with Operations and Fluid Haulers• Auditing experience and/or certification• Incident Investigation experience and/or certification 

Contract Senior Contracts Advisor – Turnarounds

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, SCM Projects and Turnarounds, the primary purpose of the incumbent in this position is to support Major Turnarounds as follows: 1. Develop the standardized SCM operating model, including ongoing implementation of lessons learned and continued improvement; 2. Development and execution of long term strategic Contracting Strategies, including Contract life cycle management from creation, revision, and maintenance to close-out. The incumbent will execute Contracting & commercial strategies and plans in alignment with key business objectives, and to support the turnaround SCM/PMT/CMT teams in adding value to Turnarounds and to Cenovus’s enterprise objectives. This position will be based in the Calgary office with business support visits to Project Sites. DeliverablesResponsibilities:• Execute procurement best practices for sourcing activities, ensuring these practices are in accordance with COIMS, Cenovus’s procurement policy, procurement management system documents, and all relevant regulations.• Develop standardized SCM processes, tools and templates to support streamlined execution of turnarounds that align with the turnaround delivery process.• Develop strategic, long-term turnaround or scope specific contracting strategies and contract execution plans in support of the turnaround delivery process and turnaround execution. • Execute pre-award activities for turnarounds services:o Develop expression of interest (EOI) / request for information (RFI) and evaluation criteria in support of scope specific bidders’ prequalification.o Coordinate the evaluation of EOI, bidders’ prequalification and shortlisting and the development of bid evaluation criteria and plan (BECP).o Develop the appropriate commercial compensation structure for the Scope of Work (SOW) and conform the request for proposals (RFP).o Issue the RFP and manage the bid process in accordance with the BECP.o Develop and prepare negotiation plans and conduct negotiations.o Prepare award recommendations and acquire appropriate financial and commitment authority approvals.o Conform and execute contracts by authorized personnel and prepare contract briefs. • Execute post-award contract management activities, including management of contractor relationships:o Onboard contractors and facilitate contract kick-off meetings.o Facilitate contractor performance meetings and reviews.o Support management of contractors Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in accordance with the NCR process.o Coordinate/facilitate the contract change management process, ensuring full compliance with the contract.o Manage and report on approved contract values and spend against approved contract value to ensure governance.o Work with contractors to resolve day-to-day issues and expedite resolution.o Manage contract close-out process, including contractor off-boarding, and coordination of contractors’ performance feedback per the supplier lifecycle management requirements. Competencies:• Strong Commercial and Business acumen• Experience in major / complex turnarounds (or projects) contracts• Experience is incentivized contracts• Experience in process development• Strong technical and analytical skills• Demonstrable ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing project environment• Strong facilitation, communication and negotiations skills• Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with all Projects/Turnaround stakeholders to drive best value, mitigate commercial SCM risks, and disputes or claims against the project/turnaround• Forward thinker with good anticipation of potential changes or disputes that can impact the project/turnarounds• Strong drive for results whilst ensuring safe and quality performance by contractors Qualifications:• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business Administration would be an asset• A background in Oil & Gas projects  

Contract FDC Project Manager

Program/Project Overview/Background:The Cenovus Corporate PMO team is leading a Field Data Capture (FDC) initiative. This will involve assessment of FDC software and execution of technical debt reduction opportunities. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a history of successfully delivering complex software projects.The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating a diverse team of business/IT staff and contractors through the project; Key activities will include effective validation and management of scope, estimating, resource planning, change management, quality planning, training, release planning and execution. It is also important for the candidate to have experience and strength in managing complex software integrations and ensuring effective management of interdependencies between competing corporate initiatives. Accountabilities:The Project Manager will be accountable to achieve the following outcomes:• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables that support the business goals in collaboration with clients, teams and stakeholders• Plan and schedule project timelines, workflow and milestones using the Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO) Delivery Execution Framework, tools and processes• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring corrective action is taken when necessary, to improve project performance• Utilize the CPMO Delivery Execution Framework, standards and processes throughout entire project execution• Partner with the Lead, Delivery and Resources CPMO to identify and secure the resources required to execute the project successfully• Identify possible skill gaps within the team and implement ways for performance improvements, partnering with the Senior Manager, Delivery CPMO where appropriate• Partner with the Manager, Corporate Change Management to design and implement the appropriate OCM/Business Readiness strategy/plan for the project• Ensure projects are being delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Responsibilities:In support of the above accountabilities, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following:• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders, ensuring adherence to the project timeline• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques• Oversee the day-to-day activities of project team direct and indirect reports to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately, on time and to the required quality assurance standards• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis through formal and informal channels• Identify, document, track and communicate project risks/issues, and assist in resolution or mitigation• Perform effective risk management to resolve issues/conflicts that may arise within the project team• Delegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels• Track project performance, to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals• Identifying, reporting and resolving workplace or interpersonal barriers that may affect the team and its performance• Driving a high-performing team and supporting an employee-engaged culture Capabilities:To ensure the successful delivery of expected accountabilities and effective execution of responsibilities, the Project Manager should demonstrate a high proficiency in the following key technical and behavioural competencies: Technical Competencies:• Project delivery• Organizational change management• Strategy development, business planning & implementation• Measurement development, deployment, reporting• Communications• Operating model and organization development• Consulting and coaching• Leadership, mentorship and people development• Microsoft Office Suite skills Behavioural Competencies:• Strategic thinking ability• Planning, organizing and prioritizing ability• Change leadership ability• Influence and impact ability• Time management and analytical thinking ability• Attention to detail ability• Active listening skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills• Empathy and relationship building ability• Individual and team leadership ability (transactional and transformational leader) Qualifications:• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 
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