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Risk & Change Integration Lead


Company : NES Fircroft


Location : Edmonton,


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry. Job Title: Risk & Change Integration Lead Location: Calgary, AB Length: 2 Years (with potential extension) Rotation: Monday - Friday Role Summary Our clients project is an integrated LNG development (estimated value > USD 20billion) comprising two major scopes: Plant and Pipeline. The Risk & Change Integration Lead is responsible for planning, integrating, and leading endtoend risk management across the Phase2 Project. This role safeguards the projects safety, reputation, schedule, and financial outcomes by identifying, assessing, and managing technical and nontechnical risks. The position requires strong analytical capability, strategic decisionmaking under pressure, effective stakeholder influence across diverse teams, and delivery of highquality risk reporting in a timely manner. The role serves as the central point of integration for risk management across Plant, Pipeline, and nontechnical workstreams. Key Responsibilities Risk Management Leadership - Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to HSSE and visible safety leadership. - Own, implement, and continuously improve the Phase2 Risk Management Plan. - Lead integrated risk management planning for the Phase2 Project across Plant, Pipeline, and Integration teams. - Lead and facilitate the Integrated Project Risk Assessment process. - Establish and maintain integrated risk management frameworks, tools, and work processes, encompassing technical and nontechnical risks. - Advocate for consistent application of risk management methodologies throughout the project. Risk Identification, Mitigation & Reporting - Identify, assess, and manage risks that could impact project scope, schedule, cost, safety, or reputation. - Develop and recommend risk mitigation and response strategies to support safe, ontime, and withinbudget delivery. - Prepare and deliver integrated project risk reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders. - Provide timely responses, insights, and clarifications to stakeholders on riskrelated matters. - Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. - Perform risk assessments at multiple phases of the project lifecycle and update risk registers accordingly. - Monitor, review, and continuously improve risk management performance and effectiveness. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership - Interface with Project Managers, technical leads, nontechnical leads, and functional leads as risk and action owners. - Coordinate with project teams to communicate emerging and material risks. - Display a strong, positive attitude toward change, continuous improvement, and improved ways of working. - Build strong, collaborative relationships and promote a One Team mindset. - Courageously challenge assumptions and hold firm to professional views when required. Assurance & Capability Building - Support risk management deliverables for the ESAR4 (Estimate and Schedule Assurance Review4) assurance event, targeted for March2026, as part of the FID process. - Conduct risk management training sessions and workshops for the Phase2 team, as required. - Implement lessons learned from Phase1 and external best practices. - Champion innovation, digital tools, and datadriven risk management practices. Leadership Capabilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills that create clarity, alignment, and engagement. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority. - Ability to drive execution and elevate performance in highpressure environments. - Comfortable working with ambiguity and making informed decisions without undue delay. - Demonstrates courage to challenge established practices and promote innovation (e.g., digitization). - Strong commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, collaboration, and respectful working relationships. Qualifications & Experience Essential Experience - 15+ years in the Oil & Gas industry within Project Services / Planning / Scheduling. - 3+ years of experience on LNG projects (FEED, LNTP, detailed engineering, and execution phases). - Proven experience as a Project Risk Manager, Risk Analyst, or similar role on megaprojects in execution. - Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline. - Handson experience with risk management software (ProRisk). - Strong understanding of industry compliance standards and regulatory frameworks. - Experience working across multiple geographies, time zones, and multicultural teams. - Strong listening, communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Technical Capabilities - Advanced proficiency in ProRisk software and quantitative/qualitative risk analysis. - Excellent knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks. - Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail. - Experience with modular fabrication projects, including designfabricationconstruction interfaces. - Pipeline project experience is a strong advantage. - Proven ability to support safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets. Leadership & Interpersonal Skills - Confident communicator able to engage technical and nontechnical audiences at all levels. - Proven ability to align and motivate crossfunctional teams. - Strong resilience and prioritization skills in fastpaced project environments. - Alignment with company Diversity & Inclusion values and collaborative culture. - Willingness to challenge the status quo constructively to drive better outcomes. Apply here or send your resume to [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr