NAB Construction Superintendent (12-month contract)

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in-class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

At ARC, we know a diverse workforce drives better decision-making and stronger performance. We are building a workplace that creates a sense of belonging, promotes diversity of thought, and represents the experience and backgrounds of the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please go to our website Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - ARC Resources.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 
We are currently seeking a Civil Construction Superintendent to start in a 12-month contract to provide civil earthworks related operational support to capital activities and base operations across ARC’s northern Alberta (NAB) asset base. This contract role has the potential to become a permanent, full-time position.

This position is based in Grande Prairie with weekly field travel in NAB as a requirement. This position reports to the Senior Superintendent, Construction. The successful candidate will have a broad operational and technical skillset with a proven track record of building relationships across multi-disciplinary asset teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Promote and maintain ARC’s safety management systems as they relate to the civil construction team 
• Lead by example and promote understanding and adherence to all industry safety regulations and ARC specific policies, and procedures in all phases of planning and execution of civil construction operations 
• Be accountable for consistent implementation of operational processes, procedures, and best practices 
• Assist in providing scopes of work, cost estimates and execution plans to achieve project objectives in a safe and cost-effective manner 
• Ensure collaboration with industry stakeholders including government agencies, Indigenous groups, and landowners, etc.
• Attend area-based asset team meetings and work with the ARC Production, Drilling, Facilities, and Completions teams to be point of contact for day-to-day construction support for operations and pad handovers 
• Promote and foster a collaborative environment amongst the On-site Supervisor (OSS') team 
• Oversee, develop, and manage a team of On-site Supervisors within ARC’s NAB asset areas responsible for: 
  • New lease and access road construction projects 
  • New produced and freshwater reservoir construction 
  • Pad preparation and cleanups for Drilling, Completions, Facilities, and Production teams 
  • Managment and ensurance on accuracy of new road, lease, water reservoir surveys in conjunction with ARC’s Surface Land and Stakeholder Relations teams  
  • Road maintenance related to capital activities across NAB asset areas 
• Collaborate with Senior Superintendent for: 
  • Rig layout, pad preparation, and set up planning 
  • Arrangement of capital activities 
  • Concurrent operations with other capital operation teams 
  • Mentorship and development of OSS team, ensuring competency and adherence to ARC policies and procedures 
  • Quarterly lookback reviews 
• Communicate with service providers on technology, innovation, technical issues, and continuous improvement 
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure all routine cost control reports are accurate, complete, and timely  
• Act as a member of the Emergency Response Group, supporting the Construction team and other disciplines as required in the event of an emergency response situation 

 
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC:   
The candidate we are seeking is an experienced Construction Superintendent with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• Strong commitment to safe, efficient and responsible execution 
• Previous experience in a lead operational role is an asset 
• Continuous learner with a strong work ethic, who accepts feedback and is willing to ask for help 
• Innovative thinker with initiative-taking planning and organizational skills 
• Curious and analytical problem solver   
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team  
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing demands and multiple deadline 
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, and business ethics 
• Detailed understanding of AER regulations, standards, and practices 

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY:

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us
• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry
• A culture of caring and high performance
• Focus on health and well-being
• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• As this role is considered risk sensitive, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete drug and alcohol testing, and a fitness to work test. 

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the recruitment process.