Field Communications Supervisor

Location:

Sherwood Park, AB, CA, T8H 0X5

Requisition

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: Field Communications Area

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 70 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy.

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Employees embed physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data.

Working for Pembina means working safely.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is currently recruiting for a Supervisor, Field Communications to join the Field Communications team in our Sherwood Park office. Reporting to the Manager, Field Communications within the Information Services Unit (ISU), this role will play a key part in supporting and advancing Pembina’s telecommunications infrastructure.

The Information Services Unit at Pembina is responsible for continuously enhancing the security, reliability, and integrity of Pembina’s technology and communications networks. Our team is committed to identifying innovative solutions that improve processes, strengthen operational performance, and support business objectives. Through collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues, we leverage emerging technologies to increase productivity, optimize costs, and contribute to sustainable solutions.

We foster a diverse, adaptable, and forward-thinking team that is equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of telecommunications technologists.
• Assess team competencies and provide ongoing coaching, training, and development opportunities.
• Ensure all Field Communications activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory, corporate safety, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee Field Communications projects and activities, ensuring appropriate review and approval processes are followed.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Field Communications procedures, job plans, work practices, and safety documentation.
• Promote overall system reliability and performance through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure highly reliable field communications systems that support SCADA and Leak Detection platforms, enabling the safe and efficient monitoring and control of Pembina-operated pipeline systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors and service providers to facilitate the effective delivery of telecommunications equipment, circuits, and services.
• Participate in the tracking and management of operational, project, and service-related budgets and expenditures.
• Partner with the Manager, Field Communications to evaluate and recommend new technologies and software solutions that provide operational, safety, or financial benefits to Pembina.
• Collaborate closely with the Field Communications West and NOC teams, SCADA and Leak Detection teams, Control Centre staff, Engineering, Automation, and Field Operations personnel.
• Champion and support an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace culture.

• Post-secondary education from a recognized technical institution (e.g., NAIT, SAIT, BCIT, or equivalent).
• Progressive experience in telecommunications and related technologies, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong ability to read and interpret telecommunications, networking, tower, and facility engineering drawings.
• Comprehensive understanding of telecommunications technologies, including microwave radio, networking, cellular, and satellite communications.
• Experience supporting SCADA communications systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in both telecommunications and leadership.
• Proven ability to motivate, engage, and align a team around shared goals and future objectives.
• Strong…