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Job Description: Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Site Foreman to join our amazing culture in our Fort McMurray, AB location (Kearl Site). As the The Kearl Site Working Foreman, you will serve as Convergint's primary on-site representative for the IOL Kearl Service and Maintenance Contract. This role combines field leadership, customer coordination, project support, maintenance oversight, and hands-on technical assistance, with a strong focus on Building Automation Systems (BAS), building controls, and the effective integration of site systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of maintenance and project activities.
The successful candidate will maintain strong relationships with Kearl stakeholders, support technical leads and trades personnel, coordinate project activities, and provide leadership in developing, establishing, integrating, and sustaining BAS and related site systems. The role will help establish consistent standards, documentation, maintenance practices, and long-term system strategies while supporting the ongoing development and growth of the site team and operations.
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Site Foreman.
Who We Are
With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
Site Leadership & Customer SupportAct as the primary on-site point of contact for Convergint at Kearl.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, tenants, contractors, and Convergint personnel.
Communicate project and maintenance progress, risks, resource requirements, and operational concerns to the customer and Operations Manager.
Coordinate work activities within operating facilities and tenant-occupied spaces.
Maintenance & Operations SupportSupport and indirectly lead trades personnel working under the maintenance contract.
Provide day-to-day direction and support to maintenance leads and technical teams.
Assist with scheduling, manpower planning, work procedures, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.
Support planners, coordinators, and technical leads in developing sustainable maintenance practices and procedures.
Assess current and future manpower requirements in collaboration with Operations Management and the site team.
Project CoordinationCoordinate and support project execution activities including:Fireye burner upgrades
BAS panel, controller, network, and system integration upgrades
Job walkdowns
Site access coordination
Work sequencing
Tenant and contractor coordination
Assist with project planning, execution, tracking, and completion.
Identify field constraints and implement solutions to minimize impacts to schedule and operations.
BAS Leadership & Systems IntegrationServe as the site leader and primary technical resource for BAS and building-controls strategy, standards, integration, and ongoing system stewardship.
Lead the development and establishment of a coordinated site BAS approach, including system architecture, naming conventions, documentation, alarm strategies, trending, graphics, sequences of operation, and maintenance standards.
Coordinate the integration of BAS with HVAC equipment and other applicable site systems, working with customers, technical leads, vendors, contractors, IT/OT stakeholders, and operations personnel to achieve reliable and supportable solutions.
Review proposed upgrades, modifications, and new installations for compatibility with established site standards, existing infrastructure, cybersecurity requirements, maintainability, and long-term operational needs.
Support commissioning, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, deficiency resolution, and handover of BAS and integrated systems to confirm systems operate as intended and are properly documented.
Maintain oversight of BAS system condition, recurring issues, lifecycle risks, obsolescence, backups, licensing, documentation, and recommended capital or maintenance improvements.
Champion BAS knowledge transfer by mentoring site personnel, developing practical procedures, and helping build consistent troubleshooting and system-support capability within the team.
Materials & Resource ManagementTrack parts, materials, tools, and equipment required for maintenance and project activities.
Identify shortages, delays, and potential impacts before they affect work execution.
Coordinate procurement and movement of materials to support site activities.
Hands-On Field SupportWhen qualified, trained, authorized, and required, provide hands-on support to the HVAC/BAS maintenance team, including:
Filter replacements
Gin wheel operations
AWP spotter duties
Parts gathering and material handling
Standby person responsibilities during MCC work
Other maintenance activities within the employee's qualifications and safe work procedures
Quality & Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities for business growth and technology improvements that enhance facility operations.
Support development and implementation of quality assurance and quality control programs.
Assist in improving field management procedures and maintenance practices.
Work with Operations Management and customers to continuously improve service delivery and contract performance.
Safety LeadershipPromote and sustain a strong safety culture across the site team.
Ensure compliance with Convergint EH&S requirements, site PSMS safety standards, and applicable regulations.
Verify that all required safety training, certifications, and site-specific orientations remain current.
Lead by example in safe work practices and stop unsafe work when required.
Team DevelopmentSupport recruiting, selection, onboarding, and development of site personnel.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to technical leads and team members, with particular emphasis on developing BAS and building-controls knowledge across the site team.
Assist in developing employee skills, proficiency, and operational effectiveness.
What You’ll Need (Required Experience & Skills)
Extensive industrial maintenance experience with BAS/Building Automation Systems and building controls is required, including practical knowledge of HVAC control sequences, field devices, controllers, networks, graphics, alarms, trending, system architecture, and integrated facility systems. Complementary experience in HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related technical fields is strongly preferred.
Previous experience leading, coordinating, or supervising trades, contractors, and field personnel.
Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret BAS architecture, control schematics, sequences of operation, points lists, network drawings, technical drawings, specifications, and system documentation.
Ability to work safely and effectively in an active industrial environment.
Strong understanding of BAS lifecycle management, integrated-systems coordination, maintenance execution, project coordination, commissioning support, deficiency resolution, and field operations.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative in nature and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Company Benefits And Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
Employer contribution to RRSP;
Work environment committed to safety;
Colleague Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary and compensation plan
Vehicle reimbursement plan
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
And much more…
Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available
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Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
