Railcar Loading Facility (P2Z Operations)

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Purpose

The Site Leader is responsible for the safe, compliant, and productive operation of the P2Z railcar loading facility in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. This role serves as the senior on-site representative for Ravago Operations, overseeing all aspects of site leadership during the transition from construction/commissioning into sustained operations, and thereafter leading day-to-day operations, personnel, maintenance, and continuous improvement at the facility.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

- Provide overall site leadership for the railcar loading facility, accountable for safety, operational performance, quality, and cost control.
- Lead and direct site operations, maintenance, logistics, and administrative staff (anticipated 30-70 employees and contractors at full operational ramp-up), including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Act as the primary site point of contact during the transition from Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) into steady-state operations, ensuring a smooth handover from the project team to operations.
- Champion a strong HSE&Q; culture on site, ensuring compliance with all Ravago/Customer Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality programs, and ensuring functional independence of HSE&Q; reporting lines per site organizational structure.
- Oversee railcar loading, unloading, and switching operations, including pellet/masterbatch material conveying, railcar loading systems, and associated PLC/Integration systems.
- Ensure Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) standards are upheld across the facility to prevent pellet, flake, or powder loss to the environment.




- Manage day-to-day site budget and financial controls, ensuring operating expenditures remain within approved budgets and supporting annual budget planning.
- Coordinate with Dow and other customer/stakeholder representatives to maintain alignment on interface requirements, service levels, and operational priorities.
- Oversee maintenance planning and execution, including preventive/predictive maintenance programs, spare parts management, and contractor/vendor coordination for equipment servicing.
- Manage relationships with rail carriers, switching contractors, and third-party logistics providers to ensure reliable railcar spotting, loading, and outbound movements.
- Ensure utilities systems (e.g., compressed air, process water, cooling systems) supporting the railcar loading facility are operated and maintained within design parameters.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and emergency response plans.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action implementation for safety, quality, or operational events.
- Plan and coordinate regular meetings with stakeholders (Ravago leadership, Customer, Operations Team, contractors) to review performance, address issues, and align on priorities.




- Support capital project execution at the site as needed, partnering with the P2Z Project Team on equipment receiving, installation, and operational readiness activities.
- Follow all Ravago/Customer Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
- Uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct standards.
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the Customer at all levels, supporting the broader Ravago-Customer partnership.

Key Partnerships

- Project Director
- Ravago/Customer Stakeholders (Dow and other site partners)
- P2Z Project and CSU Teams
- Site Operations, Maintenance, and HSE&Q; Teams
- Rail Carriers and Logistics Service Providers
- Equipment Vendors and Maintenance Contractors

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing a multi-disciplinary site team (operations, maintenance, logistics, administration) of 30+ personnel.
- Preferable knowledge with the following logistics processes:
- Pellet and masterbatch material conveying systems.
- Railcar Loading Systems for Plastic Pellets.
- PLC/Integration Systems for production and communication with Customer Operations Team.

- Strong understanding of rail operations, switching, and railcar fleet management.
- Experience leading sites through start-up/commissioning into stable operations.
- Proven track record of building and sustaining a strong safety culture, with measurable HSE performance results.
- Ability to manage operating budgets and control costs without compromising safety or quality.
- Lead with a “Sell, Not Tell” style and ensure systems are perfo

📌 Railcar Loading Facility (Fort Saskatchewan)
🏢 Ravago
📍 Fort Saskatchewan