Turnaround Coordinator - Supply Chain

ConocoPhillips

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent Exploration & Production companies based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. We explore for, produce, transport and market crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas and bitumen on a worldwide basis, with operations and activities in 27 countries. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 27 countries, $54 billion in annual revenue, $118 billion of total assets, and approximately 18,400 employees as of Dec. 31, 2013.

ConocoPhillips Canada (CPC) is one of the country's largest oil and natural gas production and exploration companies. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we are a leading producer of natural gas and liquids, with a world-class portfolio of assets in Western Canada, the Arctic, Atlantic Canada and oil sands interests near Fort McMurray, Alberta. We are the largest leaseholder in the Athabasca region of the oil sands. With about one million net acres in holdings, CPC is well positioned to become a leading in-situ producer.

Our story in Canada began over 100 years ago and continues today with our team of over 2,700 full-time employees. We develop our projects in a way that is intended to enhance the economic and social benefit to communities while minimizing the environmental impact associated with development. Together we will continue our journey toward becoming Canada’s safest, most respected and most profitable gas and bitumen producer.

 

Description

Coordinate and lead Turnaround activities as they relate to Supply Chain Management ensuring Operations & Maintenance, Small Capital Projects and Plant Turnaround are aligned with all schedules.  Lead communication flow of data to various stakeholders, the objective being to minimize problems and ensure cost and schedules are met with the optimum supply of materials and equipment within all SCM functions.  Reports to, Surmont Operations and Warehouse Team Leads - Supply Chain with and indirect reporting relationship with the Turnaround Manager.

 

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor’s material control activities during major events.
• Participate in identification of critical equipment and surplus material plan development collaborating with the Logistics function.
• Monitor close-out of purchase order activities as required.
• Support the Expediting function of materials and equipment as required ensuring construction and Turnaround requirements are met.
• Develop strategy, planning and execution plans for the Turnaround according to ConocoPhillips practices and procedures.
• Function as part of the Turnaround core team providing overall SCM direction.
• Supporting SCM’s Goals and Objectives. 
• Active leadership role in supporting ConocoPhillips safety culture.
• Liaison with CCM coordinator and Cost Analyst positions to ensure compliance with OLA’s, Scopes of Work and rate structures
• Lead the development of the SCM Turnaround plan and strategy.
• Collaborate with Capital project stakeholders and activities leveraging all resources.
• Identifies new opportunities, leveraging Corporate and industry best practices.
• Representing SCM as the point of contact at all Turnaround/Capital project discussions.
• Responsible for developing value added reporting and communications.
• Presenting progress updates on behalf of SCM
• Liaison with SCM functional leads ensuring deliverables are met
• Collaborate with the Joint Venture team working to maintain visibility and momentum.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor’s logistics, procurement and staffing activities plan and recommend changes based on logistic needs
• Strategic Contracts work relative the Turnaround work only.
• Communicate relative Market Intelligence – provide value-added industry best practices proposals
• Evaluation pre and post Turnaround service providers – provide lessons learned and new opportunities
• Develop and maintain a SCM action log and registry
• Contractor liaison

 

Challenges:  

 

• Integrating with the customer to provide the highest level of service through continual business change and growth.
• Integrating with the Capital, Operations and Turnaround teams as it relates to Supply Chain Management.
• Prioritizing work execution based on the total demand verse available resource capacity.
• Remote location.
• Harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain.
• Sensitive environment.

 

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Best Practices
• Well organized
• Positive team member
• Microsoft word and excel applications
• Understanding of ERP logic
• Good communication
• Adaptability

Other Information:

 

• Surmont Operations/Turnaround
• 5/2 work weeks with 12 hour days on site during Turnaround

Preferred Qualifications

 

• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Turnaround related activities on a medium to large-scale Operations and Capital projects in the upstream portion of petroleum industry considered a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience on major oil/gas, power and petrochemical capital projects preferred.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of culture and business practices.
• Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to extract transactional data and report/make recommendations driving continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Strong business acumen to include conceptualization and practical working knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in managing multiple locations/business units in parallel
• Strong material commodities knowledge applicable to Oil and Gas facilities
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks
• Experience in use of Computerized Management Systems (SAP, MS Office)

 

 

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre-screening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 30, 2014.

 

For information on our Sustainable Development performance in Canada, visit www.cpcsustainability.ca

 

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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