Production Supervisor (Kitimat)

Production Supervisor (Kitimat)

17 Apr
|
Nameless
|
Kitimat

17 Apr

Nameless

Kitimat

There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.

We are Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. With Phase 1 now operating, we’ve moved from project to business—and are preparing for a potential Phase 2 that could double our size and help Canada become a top-five global LNG exporter.

We are committed to safety, compliance, and top-quartile performance, while building a high-performance culture powered by people like you. Our made-in-B.C. LNG is lower carbon, responsibly produced, and proudly delivered to the world.

This is your chance to shape history—working with a diverse team of experienced professionals and mentors in an environment that challenges and supports you.

With gratitude and respect, LNG Canada acknowledges our facility operates in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, and we honour the First Nations across our business footprint and shipping route.

We foster a safe, respectful workplace where speaking up is encouraged, and we continuously strive to improve together. Protecting our people, community, and operations is our top priority.

We are proud to be a catalyst for Canada’s new energy sector, setting the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.

Our Purpose

- Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale;

- Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.

Our Vision

- LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer;

- Help Canada diversify its export market.

Our Values

- Lead with Honesty

- Nurture our People

- Grow our Business

- Connect with Purpose

Come join the team making Canadian history!

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Unit Manager, the Production Supervisor is a key leadership role in the organization with accountability for the secure operation of the plant and for the performance and development of Production Team Leads (PTL) and Technicians between 20 and 25 people on shift . Production Supervisor are the initial Incident Commanders for the site. They will be called on to manage incidents until the Site Incident Command Team is established.

The LNG Common areas are comprised of high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment. Also comprised of the utility’s unit, water treatment, marine loading, and condensate storage area, including rail loading.

The process trains make up LNG Canada’s main cryogenic process containing 4 aero derivative turbines driving 4 multistage centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, high energy multi-stage pumps. Heat exchangers, vessels, and all associated auxiliary equipment.

To succeed with us in the Production team, we need your enthusiasm to:

- Demonstrate personal commitment to HSSE.

- Display a strong positive attitude to manage change and improvement in our processes, ways of working and our overall performance.

- Develop strong working relationships with your team, stakeholders to boost co-operation and a One Team approach.

- Use your ability to utilize flexible thinking with well-developed problem-solving skills.

- Courage to hold strong to views when challenged or challenging others.

You will use your expertise to:

HSSE and Process Safety:

- Ensure all safety incidents, abnormal operation and trip events within the shift are duly reported through LNG Canada incident management system, and recorded in the shift log. Ensure preliminary 5-why analysis is completed to enable high quality reporting

- Review, challenge, understand and when appropriate, approve any alarms which are shelved and any overrides on safeguarding systems or safety critical equipment as per LNG Canada procedures

- Ensure that operations procedures and safe work practices (both personal and process safety) are complied with and deviations are approved as required per LNG Canada procedure

- Provide coaching and assurance on ESP, PtW/SI work process





- Instill a high situational awareness and safety culture in the shift staff by ensuring and auditing the use of the HSE case, up-to-date isolation records, override registers, temporary plant change register, PTW compliance, valve lock compliance, job safety analysis,

- Initiate reporting of incidents to regulators

- Manage trips, emergencies and drills during operate phase

People Development:

- Collaborate with other Production Supervisors to manage the competencies and development of personnel to ensure all production teams are balanced in terms of skills and competencies

- Accountable to ensure that shift teams are managed in accordance with applicable LNG Canada Human Resources policies

- Provide regular performance feedback to Production Team Leaders, initiate performance improvement process to address performance issues and ensure consequence management is delivered promptly, consistently and appropriately for all underperformance and non-compliance

- Ensure recognition program is in place, is sustainable and is utilized to positively influence individual performance

- Ensure development needs and yearly goals of Production Team Leaders are addressed through regularly scheduled 1:1’s and mid and end of year performance reviews and competence requirements are kept up to date

- Ensure Operations and Maintenance multiskilling capabilities are developed in partnership with Training and Learning departments

- Through intent based leadership, foster a 24/7 mindset, where the shift teams know the asset, maximize the asset potential, support repairing the asset and escalate when appropriate.

- Model inclusive collaboration skills at all times to foster “one site” team behaviours across all disciplines, cultures and skill levels ensuring all are heard, understood and valued

- The Production Supervisors are the care takers of the LNG Canada culture among the Production teams

Production Assurance:

- Ensure alignment between process and common facilities PTL’s to make certain that the shift activities are in line with the overall plan for the day and SIMOPS risks to the production plan are minimized

- Coordinate external support to manage ongoing issues that threaten delivery of the production plan

- Coordinate with Production Planner to jointly manage deviations from the production plan

- Production Supervisors understand that the profitability of the business is essential and is responsible to effectively communicate the importance of cost consciousness to PTL’s and shift team members

- Champion the development of digitization as a way of working within the Production organization and use influencing skills to drive the use of digital tools and future proof the business in all phases of the project – execute through to operate

To be successful, you will have:

- A minimum of 15 years of related industry experience (Utilities, Oil and Gas, Storage and Loading – marine and rail)

- Minimum 5 years previous leadership experience in a related industry

- Possess a 4th Class Power Engineer, EOCP Level 2 certificate or post-secondary/technical diploma or degree in a related field

- Extensive knowledge of industry safe work processes including: Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag Out, SIMOPS

- Extensive knowledge of HSSE and Process Safety requirements in a related industry

- Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP

- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision





- Strong presentation and facilitation skills

- Good organization and task management skills

- Emergency Response experience and knowledge of Incident Command System would be an asset

- Experience managing the training and development of others would be an asset

- Experience working with and knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean principals would be an asset

- Experience working with and knowledge of Incident Investigation process and Learning From Incidents work processes would be an asset

This role requires that you:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)

- Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.

- Know that this is a 12hr rotating shift role with nights and days.

- This shift role will be required to work night shift, weekends and holidays.

- Know that Extra hours, afterhours coverage may be required particularly during the project execution, commissioning and start up

- Know that the Production Supervisor is the Line Supervisor for the Production Team Leads

- Are willing to work outdoors during inclement weather in all seasons including heavy snowfall and periods of heavy rain.

- Are able to climb ladders and stairs, at heights and in go in confined spaces if needed. Plant design conditions provide structures that are significantly taller than common in industry, individuals must be comfortable with heights

- Are able to work wearing a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when needed

- Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.

- Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

- Willing and able to participate on an emergency response team and able to successfully complete ER specific fitness to work assessment.

- Incident Command training will be provided to the Production Supervisor to provide the knowledge, leadership and ensure competency for this role, as per LNG Canada standards.

- Have a Valid Driver’s license

- Know that this is not a fly-in, fly-out rotation role.

About Us:

LNG Canada is a joint venture of five global energy leaders—Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS—bringing decades of LNG expertise to Canada.

As the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history, LNG Canada is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license. Phase 1 includes two processing units (“trains”) with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).

Together with our partners, we are exploring a potential Phase 2 expansion that would deliver more lower-carbon LNG to global markets, support Canada’s ambition to be a top-five LNG exporter, and generate lasting benefits for B.C. communities and the Canadian economy.

Our guiding North Star is to safely and responsibly create and deliver value. We focus on safety, compliance, performance, and scale, while building a high-performance culture. Partnerships with governments, local communities, and First Nations are central to our success and will continue to shape our journey.

At LNG Canada, we hire for character and train for skill. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—this is your chance to join a supportive, collaborative organization with bold ambition and help us build a thriving business.

📌 Production Supervisor (Kitimat)
🏢 Nameless
📍 Kitimat

Reply to this offer

Impress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.

Subscribe to this job alert:
Enter Your E-mail address to receive the latest job offers for: production supervisor (kitimat) / kitimat
Subscribe to this job alert:
Enter Your E-mail address to receive the latest job offers for: production supervisor (kitimat) / kitimat