Title/Position: Engineering Lead, Bitumen Production

Location:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Contract Period:

Closing Date: March 28, 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide knowledge, direction and leadership to the engineering design team in furthering design
   of the bitumen production & extraction facilities for the Project

• Ensure engineering contractor work is completed on schedule and within budget

• Ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and completed to the appropriate level of detail

• Liaise with the other consultants and stakeholders on design issues

• Provide single point contact between consultant and client

• Ensure that all contractor queries are answered in a timely manner and communicated to key
   stakeholders

• Engage technical staff in design assumptions and validations as required and agreed by the
   Project Manager

• Keep all stakeholders informed of the progress of the work and pending issues for resolution

• Ensure the study schedule is routinely updated and fed into the master project schedule

• Produce routine schedule, budget and progress reports as agreed with the Project Manager

• Contribute to a Scope of Work for a contractor to undertake FEED for the Project

• Contribute to a Project Execution Plan for the project focusing on the design,
   construction, commissioning and start up of the production facilities and supporting utilities

• Contribute to contract provisions for the FEED contractor. Support contract EOI, RFQ,
   negotiation, and execution as required generally focused upon technical definition and
   provisions associated with controls and commissioning.

• Present, produce, review, and manage the production of presentations to Management,
   Internal departments, External organizations relating to the concept and optimization of the
   Project deliverables.

• Participate in internal and external project reviews, HAZID and HAZOP analysis and resolution
   of issues.

• Contribute to progress reports for weekly and monthly reporting

Qualifications:


EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 15 years relevant professional experience in relation to conceptual and detail
   design of bitumen production & extraction facilities

• Experience in mining operations and at least 5 years related to an oil sands mine

• Experience in Oil Sands Operations and Commissioning

• HAZOP / HAZAN’s

• Previous supervisory position

• Project Management of conceptual front end design studies

• Previous experience in contract management

• Experience of Pre-Feed Development, Design, Engineering and construction management and
   operational support for Oil Sands

• Sound working knowledge of Northern Alberta working conditions, design and construction
   requirements

• Sound working knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes and regulations applicable to
   the Oil Sands in Northern Alberta



SPECIFIC SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Capability of working in managerial role, or part of a team organization

• Computer literate in MS Office software products

• Capability in reviewing and undertaking engineering analysis as required

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills

• Above average communication abilities

• Proven contractor management/interface experience

• Sound budgeting and planning capacity


OTHER TRAINING:

• Holds a current driver permit suitable for use in Alberta


SAFETY and LOSS PREVENTION:

• Clear and specific understanding of company and regulatory EH&S requirements
• Clear understanding of the role of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management

Travel / Other:

• Physically fit and able to travel as required

For more information contact:

Ron Edmunds
email: ron.edmunds@dovrefabcon.com