Asset Management Director

Pembina Pipeline Corp.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Pembina Pipeline Corp. is seeking a Director of Asset Management to develop and implement strategies that optimize asset performance, reliability, and lifecycle cost.

Reporting to Technical Services, the role leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for maintenance, planning, and risk management while aligning with Pembina's objectives. The Director provides enterprise leadership for asset management standards and governance, translating complex information into strategic business insights to

Qualifications

• Experience in asset lifecycle management, reliability, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Proven strategic leader with ability to translate technical insights into business outcomes.
• Leadership experience building high-performing teams and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management strategy and governance across the enterprise.
• Oversee maintenance, reliability, planning, and outage management programs.
• Drive lifecycle planning and asset investment strategies to balance cost and performance.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform executive decisions and risk management.
• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop and mentor senior leaders and create an inclusive, accountable culture.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Communication

Team building

Risk management

Data-driven insights

Outage management

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (P.Eng)

Job description

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.

Overview:

Where there is growth, there is opportunity. Pembina Pipeline is actively hiring a Director of Asset Management.
Reporting to the Vice President of Technical Services, the Director is accountable for developing and implementing asset management strategies that optimize asset performance, reliability, availability, risk, and lifecycle cost while aligning with Pembina's operational and commercial objectives.

The Director of Asset Management provides enterprise leadership for Pembina’s asset management framework, ensuring effective governance, standards, and practices across the full asset lifecycle. The role leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for maintenance and reliability, planning and outage management, work management, master data governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, while enabling safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Director translates complex technical and operational information into strategic business insights that support investment decisions, risk management, and long-term value creation. Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking, business acumen, change leadership, stakeholder influence, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Technical Services serves as the foundation for safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the organization. The team provides enterprise-wide leadership in asset integrity, risk management, engineering governance, construction services, product quality, measurement, and technical assurance, enabling the business to operate with confidence while protecting people, communities, assets, and the environment.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules by embedding 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;
• Develop and execute Pembina's enterprise asset management strategy, aligning asset performance, risk management, capital investment, and operational priorities with long-term business objectives;
• Provide strategic leadership and governance for asset management programs, standards, and frameworks that drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across the enterprise;
• Champion a culture of safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement, enabling sustainable asset performance and long-term value creation;
• Lead enterprise lifecycle planning and asset investment strategies, balancing operational requirements, regulatory obligations, risk exposure, and financial performance;
• Influence executive and operational leaders through data-driven insights and risk-based recommendations that support strategic decision-making and business growth;
• Drive reliability, maintenance optimization, outage management, predictive maintenance, and asset health initiatives that maximize availability, integrity, and lifecycle value;
• Identify and leverage emerging technologies, industry trends, and leading practices to enhance operational excellence and strengthen enterprise capabilities;
• Establish performance measures, governance processes, and continuous improvement programs that promote consistency, transparency, and accountability across the organization;
• Build and lead high-performing teams by fostering inclusion, collaboration, innovation, talent development, succession planning, and organizational resilience;
• Lead change and transformation initiatives that strengthen asset management maturity, improve business performance, and support Pembina's evolving strategic priorities; and
• Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in asset management, maintenance, reliability, operations, or engineering within the North American energy, midstream, petrochemical, or industrial sectors;
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with P.Eng. designation; MBA or advanced business-related degree considered an asset;
• Proven strategic leader with the ability to translate technical and operational insights into business outcomes, influencing executive decision-making and driving enterprise value;
• Demonstrated expertise in asset lifecycle management, reliability, risk management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement;
• Strong business acumen with a track record of leading complex initiatives, managing change, and aligning organizational capabilities to strategic priorities;
• Recognized leader with strong industry presence, stakeholder influence, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization;
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience building high-performing teams, developing talent, and fostering an inclusive and accountable culture; and
• A resilient and forward-thinking leader who embraces innovation, champions change, and drives sustainable business performance.

Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day:10/29/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.

Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.

Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective successand enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.