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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.
We are seeking an experienced Team Lead, Operational Technology to lead the team responsible for the networks, infrastructure, and cyber security that Strathcona's field operations depend on every day. The team is a key resource to the automation group and other technical teams, and supports field and corporate groups across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The successful candidate will set direction and standards for the group, keep our production systems secure and reliable, develop their people, and act as the main link between operations, vendors, and our technology teams – while staying close enough to the technology to make sound decisions and lead on complex problems.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of operational technology, network, and security professionals, and own the team's budget, vendor contracts, and service provider performance
Put safety first, with documentation and change control on every control system change
Own the operational technology security program, aligned with Canadian industry standards and regulatory requirements, with reliable backups and a tested recovery plan
Keep operational technology separate and protected from the corporate network, control who can access it, and set common infrastructure and network standards so projects are built consistently
Maintain a clear inventory of field systems, keep them patched and current, and plan upgrades before systems fall out of vendor support
Lead planning, prioritization, and risk management across the group's projects
Run site programs through testing, commissioning, startup, and handover, and plan ahead for turnaround windows
Act as the main point of contact between operations, vendors, service providers, and our technology teams, the escalation point for high-risk issues, and a key support to control room communications and operator alarms
Improve field communications so operational data is reliable and complete, advance real-time monitoring, and support practical AI initiatives such as computer vision for leak and spill detection
Required Qualifications
Technical diploma or degree in a relevant field such as instrumentation, electrical, automation, engineering, or information technology; P.Eng. or C.E.T. considered an asset
8-10+ years of experience with operational technology, automation, or control systems in oil and gas, including 3+ years leading technical teams and owning budgets, vendor relationships, and multiple projects at once
Strong knowledge of oil and gas operations and field infrastructure (ideally thermal and conventional production) and of control systems and automation platforms such as DeltaV, FactoryTalk, or Allen-Bradley
Solid understanding of field networks and communications – wireless, radio, cellular, and satellite – and of operational technology security, including network separation and secure remote access
Experience with operational data historians and dashboards (such as Pi), field data capture, and production reporting systems, including measurement requirements, alarm management, and functional safety practices
Work Environment
This position can be based at our Calgary office, or at our Bonnyville or Lloydminster field office
Regular travel between our offices and to field locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan, regardless of home base
Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.
We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.
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If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.