Reports to: Senior Project and CI CoordinatorDirect Reports: NoneInternal Customers: CI Team, Processing Operations, Maintenance, Safety, TrainingExternal Customers: Contractors, Vendors, Supply ChainThe Operations CI Specialist serves as the operational liaison for continuous improvement initiatives within the processing group. This role ensures that CI efforts are executable, safe, and well-integrated into daily operations without overburdening frontline teams. Acting as a bridge between operations and the CI team, the specialist advocates for operability, supports execution logistics, and enables autonomy for CI-driven work.
This position is responsible for managing permit-to-work processes, isolations, and contractor onboarding specific to CI activities. The specialist ensures that contractors are properly trained, task-qualified, and equipped, and that all safety and compliance protocols are met in coordination with the Safety and Training departments.Advocate for CI initiatives from an operational standpoint, ensuring operability and alignment with production priorities.Manage permit-to-work processes and isolations for CI-related activities, ensuring timely approvals and safe execution.Coordinate contractor onboarding for CI work, including verification of training records, task qualifications, and equipment readiness.Liaise with the Safety department to ensure contractor compliance with site-specific safety protocols and onboarding requirements.Maintain records of contractor task training, equipment certifications, and permit history.Support CI team autonomy by streamlining execution logistics and minimizing operational disruption.Facilitate communication between CI team and operations to ensure clarity of scope, timing, and impact.Monitor CI execution activities in the field to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness.Identify and escalate potential conflicts or risks related to CI work execution.Assist in documenting CI outcomes, lessons learned, and feedback from operations.Ensure CI work aligns with established site procedures, including Principal Hazard Management Plans (PHMPs) and Principal Control Plans (PCPs).Act as a point of contact for CI-related isolations and operational coordination during execution.Support CI readiness by verifying equipment access, operational constraints, and permit sequencing.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational ownership of CI initiatives.
