Summary: The Sr. Specialist, Operations role at NES Fircroft involves providing operational expertise and leadership within the oil and gas industry, specifically focusing on ensuring projects are designed and delivered safely and efficiently. The position requires collaboration with project teams throughout all phases, from development to commissioning, while also overseeing operational readiness and resource coordination. This is a 6-month contract position based in Prince George, BC, with a Monday to Friday work schedule. The role demands strong communication skills and a solid background in operations or maintenance within the natural gas sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise project teams on operational requirements from development through commissioning to ensure fit-for-purpose designs.
• Act as the primary operations liaison, representing operational interests across all project phases.
• Support construction execution to align with safety, environmental, and operational best practices.
• Ensure operational input is provided for training, procedures, asset maintenance, and management.
• Deliver on Operational Readiness Assurance (ORA) requirements per project timelines.
• Oversee commissioning and handover activities, ensuring scope completion and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Identify and coordinate operational resource needs; provide informal leadership to Operators and Technicians assigned to projects.
• Resolve gaps in scope, schedule, funding, or process between Projects and Operations.
• Lead resolution of post-startup deficiencies to ensure long-term operability.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, including those with high business impact (> $1M cost avoidance).

Key Skills:

• 5–10 years of operations or maintenance experience in the natural gas industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-demand environment.
• In-depth experience with gas transportation systems (e.g., pipelines and compressors).
• Familiarity with gas industry standards, programs, and best practices.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Prince George

Country: Canada

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other