Job ID : 3584 

Closing Date : 08/13/2025

This position could be located in the following location(s): Corunna Site – Corunna, ON  

Who We Are: 

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Join our team as a key contributor in driving successful turnaround operations as a Turnaround Block Coordinator. In this role, you will lead the execution of turnaround activities within a designated block, ensuring alignment with strategic plans, safety standards, and operational excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with contractors and internal teams to drive performance, resolve issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with strong leadership, planning, and facilitation skills who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Develop and implement execution strategy
• Ensure planning and scheduling align with execution strategy​
• Work directly with the awarded contractor to ensure smooth execution transition and accountability​
• Resolve any performance, conflict or personnel issues – either in NOVA or contract organizations​
• Escalate execution issues that are impacting the overall success of the Turnaround ​
• Implement learnings from past turnarounds and track new learnings as they occur
• Provide direction on how work will be divided up to meet turnaround expectations within the assigned block
• Monitor and audit overall progress of all work in a specific block and ensure work is being carried out safely and in an environmentally responsible manner
• Work with other Block Coordinators to adjust activities, resources, and approaches to focus on key priorities
• Monitor required updates of work progress and initiate corrective actions to maintain overall schedule by adjusting or moving resources and equipment within responsible area.  Request additional resources or reductions as required
• Review and provide input into service supplier contracts to ensure they’re aligned to our execution strategy
• On-board temporary block coordinators and share execution vision for turnaround
• Lead and support turnaround improvement initiatives that will support the overall success of the Turnaround

What We Are Looking For:

• 2-year technical school diploma with 12+ years of related experience OR 14+ years combination of post-secondary technical education and related experience OR 14+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing discipline or equivalent technology environment
• Related turnaround experience
• An absolute commitment to Responsible Care®
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of petrochemical manufacturing operations
• Familiar with applicable Safety Codes, Acts and Regulations
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Strong results orientation
• Computer proficiency in SAP and MS office applications
• Ability to interpret and action a Primavera schedule and labour allocations
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to recognize own limitations and seek assistance from others
• Lead and facilitate meetings of people to drive Turnaround performance

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving. 
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals. 

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• Overtime and callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Why NOVA Chemicals? 

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.