Manager Refinery Operations
Location: Moose Jaw
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Moose Jaw Administration
Is this position safety sensitive: Yes
At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.
Summary:
The Manager Refinery Operations serves as the senior field-level leader at Gibson’s Moose Jaw Refinery. Reporting to the Director Canadian Operations, this role is accountable for safe, reliable, and efficient daily operations, asset optimization, budget oversight, and team development. The successful candidate will foster a high-performance, safety-first culture in alignment with Gibson’s values and the Unifor Local 595 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This is a strategic leadership role ideal for a dynamic, people-oriented leader who excels in managing both technical performance and unionized workforce relationships.
Key Accountabilities:
Leadership & Culture
- Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to a multidisciplinary team.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- Lead and communicate the company’s strategic vision in clear, actionable terms.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S policies and programs.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee safe, compliant, and reliable day-to-day refinery operations.
- Implement and support the Operations Management System (OMS).
- Drive operational performance through well-defined KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion change management efforts to improve systems and drive excellence.
Union Workforce & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with unionized staff in accordance with the CBA.
- Proactively manage labour relations and foster respectful, productive interactions between union and management.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Maintenance, EH&S, Lab and HR.
- Represent Gibson professionally in external interactions with regulators, vendors, and community partners.
Asset & Budget Management
- Manage operating and sustaining capital budgets; identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure integrity and performance of refinery assets through effective maintenance and inspection programs.
- Oversee pipeline leak detection, chemical and corrosion controls, and equipment optimization.
Talent Development & Resource Planning
- Mentor and guide team members toward achieving performance goals aligned with corporate strategy.
- Support training programs to enhance technical and leadership capabilities.
- Maintain a resource management plan for staff and contractors to meet business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Technologist Diploma, Power Engineering Certificate, or Red Seal Trades Certification required.
- Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in crude oil processing, terminals, pipelines, and refined products logistics.
- Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing unionized teams and cross-functional staff.
- Familiarity with Unifor Local 595 CBA or similar collective agreements is a strong asset.
- Strong knowledge of EH&S regulations, industry codes, and standards.
- Proven ability to manage operational budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
- Skilled in oral and written communication, people management, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to lead under pressure, prioritize effectively, and drive operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions:
- Based at the Moose Jaw Refinery with required travel to other sites as needed.
- Available for on-call emergency response as necessary.
- Must meet site requirements for tours and inspections.
- This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.
Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson
For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions.
- Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future.
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive.
- Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
- An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way.
Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion.
Gibson Energy operates through two main segments:
- Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
- Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products.
Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties.
Our Values, The Gibson Way
The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals.
The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!
- Contribute & Add Value Everyday
- Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient
- Stay Focused & Open-Minded
- Work it Out & Do it Together
This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way
For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.
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