General Manager – Big Molly Operations (Calgary)

General Manager – Big Molly Operations (Calgary)

24 Oct
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Wayfinder
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Calgary

24 Oct

Wayfinder

Calgary

WAYFINDER CORP is a privately held, Alberta-based company that provides total proppant management for oil and gas E&P; companies. We make extra efforts to support our clients in achieving their goals, as their success is linked to ours. Concentrating on serving the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, we strive to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders by empowering our team members and by continuously improving upon our strategic goals. Our Big Molly site near Glenevis (40 minutes northwest of Spruce Grove) is our regional Sand Processing Facility where we mine, wash and dry frac sand for direct shipment to our customers. We take pride in our product and value our employees while providing a close-knit, local place to work. Wayfinder’s compensation and benefits are competitive and comprehensive to ensure our employees and their families are taken care of. We have implemented a Total Rewards package that includes employer-paid comprehensive extended health and dental coverage, a health spending account, RRSP matching, and career development opportunities. THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Director – Operations and based at the Big Molly site, the General Manager – Big Molly Operations is accountable for the safe, reliable, efficient, and profitable performance of the operation. The position provides integrated leadership across mine and extraction activities, production, maintenance, operational optimization, site services, and technical support. As the senior operational leader for Big Molly, the General Manager translates corporate strategy into site plans, aligns people and resources to business priorities, and ensures the operation consistently achieves its safety, environmental, production, quality, cost, customer service, and workforce objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Management
- Lead the safe,



efficient, reliable and profitable operation of Big Molly, with overall accountability for mine and extraction activities, production, maintenance, operational optimization, and supporting site functions
- Coach, upskill and mentor management teams to perform optimally and in alignment with our core values of integrity, teamwork, service and excellence
- Deliver production, product quality, operating cost, asset reliability, and customer service objectives while balancing immediate operating needs with long-term asset health
- Oversee annual and monthly operating plans, production schedules, resource allocation, shutdown priorities, and asset performance
- Establish and monitor meaningful key performance indicators, operating rhythms, and corrective action plans to improve performance and strengthen accountability
- Drive operational excellence through disciplined planning, data-informed decision-making, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Ensure effective coordination across Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, HSE, Geology, Projects, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate functions Safety and Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture through visible field leadership, consistent expectations, and active engagement with employees and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, regulatory, permit, and corporate requirements.




- Lead site risk management and emergency preparedness efforts to protect employees, contractors, assets, the workplace, and business continuity.
- Partner with the HSE team to strengthen safety systems, reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and organizational capability.
- Ensure leaders maintain effective contractor management, safe work practices, training compliance, and audit readiness. Leadership and Workforce Capability
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of operational, maintenance, technical, and site-support leaders
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement
- Oversee workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and leadership coverage for the site
- Ensure effective goal setting, performance management, competency development, progression planning, and training compliance
- Partner with Human Resources on employee and labour relations matters, workforce programs, leadership development, and change management
- Align leaders and teams to corporate priorities, business objectives, and clearly defined decision rights Budgeting and Cost Management
- Maintain accountability for operating budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and capital expenditures for Big Molly
- Lead capital planning, business case development, and investment prioritization based on safety, reliability, production, risk, and return
- Review financial and operating performance, identify variances, and implement timely corrective actions
- Identify and execute opportunities to improve profitability, operating efficiency, equipment utilization, and asset life
- Partner with Finance and executiv

📌 General Manager – Big Molly Operations (Calgary)
🏢 Wayfinder
📍 Calgary

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