Manager, Operations Shepard Energy Centre

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted: August 4, 2026

Closing Date: August 18, 2026

Position Type: Permanent

Union: MP Exempt

Why ENMAX?

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together. 

We are looking for a Manager, Operations, Shepard Energy Centre who is responsible for ensuring plans, processes and measures are in place to achieve safe, efficient and reliable operation and maintenance of the facility; to maximize operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contractual commitments; to operate the facility in accordance with equipment manufacturer instructions to achieve optimum performance and profitability of the facility and provide support to maintenance and engineering teams.

The Operations Manager assumes the role of Chief Operating Engineer as defined in the Power Engineering regulations and provides leadership and mentoring for the operations team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Accountable for ensuring that Operations personnel have all necessary skills and training needed for completion of their role and that adequate records are maintained to verify training and development is adequate.

• Accountable for achieving targeted availability, reliability and starting reliability targets

• Accountable for managing all operational related supplier relationships including, but not limited to, chemical, fuel, ammonia and water treatment suppliers.

• Accountable for the development of generation, heat rate and performance standard budget for one to five years. 

• Accountable for Operations cost budget including variable operating costs (chemical and water treatment costs)

• Accountable for the collection and evaluation of Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM) data in a consistent and accurate fashion.

• Accountable for the development of the long term operating budgets, availability forecasts and based on maintenance plans.

• Accountable for the development, implementation, and use of Operations Procedures required for the safe and reliable operation of equipment as well as emergency response, pressure component Quality Control (QC), environmental controls, waste management and compliance to regulations. 

• Accountable to ensure direct reports understand and can communicate the corporate HSE policies.

Education Required:

• A valid First Class Power Engineer certificate (or working towards one)

• An undergraduate degree in a related field OR technology certificate in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited college or university would be an asset.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive work experience in power generation within combustion turbine, steam turbine and steam plant auxiliaries operation and maintenance or 10 years commiserate work experience performing related duties in an industrial environment, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

• High level of operations knowledge with skill and experience in high voltage electrical operation, digital control operation, strong mechanical aptitude as well as a good understanding of mathematics and physics.

• Previously demonstrated experience successfully handling multiple projects simultaneously, in a self-directed manner.

Competencies:

• Lead a strong safety culture while ensuring the plant operates safely, reliably, and efficiently to meet business and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and deliver operational plans, budgets, and priorities that support long-term facility performance and business objectives.

• Apply strong operational and technical knowledge to optimize plant performance, manage risk, and support informed decision-making.

• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with employees, leaders, regulators, and business partners to achieve shared goals.

• Identify complex operational and business challenges, collaborates with stakeholders and technical experts to develop effective solutions, and drives continuous improvement across plant operations and processes.

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid work model that includes Core Days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays), and more time to focus on Mondays and Fridays, either in the office or at home.  The office workspace is located at ENMAX Place (9500 100 St SE, Calgary, AB).

Note: 

• We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.  Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. 

• Two professional references will be requested.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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