Asset Strategy Specialist

Ian Martin Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is seeking an Asset Strategy Specialist for the Mildred Lake site in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role develops and maintains asset strategies to boost reliability, availability and lifecycle cost efficiency across oil sands assets.

Work with Reliability Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Planning to conduct FMECA, RCM and PM optimization, aligning with safety and regulatory standards. The contract runs 13 months with a pay rate of CAD 45–60 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive engineering and reliability experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Asset Management focused on equipment strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development & Optimization: Develop and update Equipment Strategies within GE APM using Asset Strategy Management (ASM) and RBI methodologies.
• Risk & Criticality Analysis: Lead FMECA and criticality assessments following standards.
• PM & CBM Optimization: Review PM/CBM lists, optimize intervals and plans.
• RCM Assessments: Conduct full and streamlined RCM assessments.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Organize strategy reviews with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Skills

GE APM

SAP

RCM

ASM

Risk-Based Inspection

Reliability Engineering

Asset Management

Education

BSc Engineering

P.Eng.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Asset Strategy Specialist

• Pay Rate: $45 to $60 /hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 13 Months
• Location: Mildred Lake Plant Fort McMurray,Alberta

Raise is currently hiring an Asset Strategy Specialist on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a globally competitive integrated energy company that extracts, produces and provides energy from a mix of sources, ranging from oil sands to renewable fuels.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Asset Strategy Specialist in this role will support our clients Equipment Strategy Team by developing, reviewing, and maintaining robust asset and equipment strategies designed to enhance the reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness of operating assets. Working closely with Reliability Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Planning teams, you will ensure equipment strategies are practical, risk-based, and strictly aligned with site reliability, safety, and stewardship objectives across oil sands, refining, or processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development & Optimization
• Manage Equipment Strategy (MES) Process: Develop and update Equipment Strategies within GE APM using Asset Strategy Management (ASM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies to balance risk and lifecycle costs.
• Risk & Criticality Analysis: Lead criticality assessments and failure mode, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA) following ’s technical standards.
• PM & CBM Optimization: Review and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) task lists, ensuring optimal intervals, task alignment, and job plan quality.
• RCM Assessments: Conduct full and Streamlined RCM assessments to define mitigation activities that manage equipment risks throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Execution Support
• Cross-Functional Facilitation: Organize and participate in strategy reviews, risk workshops, and technical discussions with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical personnel.
• Backlog & Deferral Support: Evaluate maintenance backlogs, review strategy deferral requests, and provide engineering input for risk-based decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze historical asset performance data, failure trends, and SAP history to continually refine and mature site equipment strategies.
• Stewardship & Compliance: Ensure all strategies adhere to site standards, industry reliability best practices, and applicable regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive engineering and reliability experience in heavy industrial environments (Oil Sands, Refining, Petrochemical, or Mining facilities preferred).
• Proven track record in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Asset Management focused on equipment strategy development.

Ideal candidates will have experience with the following

• Practical GE APM & SAP Experience: Direct, hands‑on experience using GE APM to create and update strategies, alongside familiarity with SAP task lists and maintenance plans.
• E&I Equipment Subject Matter Expertise: Candidates who possess strong experience with Electrical and Instrumentation assets (motors, transformers, switchgear, transmitters, control valves) will stand out.
• End-to-End RCM Facilitation: Demonstrated experience facilitating RCM or Streamlined RCM workshops with tradespeople, operators, and engineers to build actionable strategy improvements.
• Pragmatic Risk Management: A balance between theoretical reliability engineering and practical field execution—knowing how to create strategies that maintenance crews can realistically execute.
• Clear Technical Stewardship: A proven track record of writing clean, clear job plans and technical reports that meet strict regulatory and safety standards.

Technical & Software Skills

• Hands‑on proficiency in GE APM (Meridium) or equivalent commercial strategy software.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (PM module) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Solid background in RCM, ASM, and Risk‑Based Inspection (RBI) principles.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent technical writing skills (for reports, strategies, and engineering documentation) and clear verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams (Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and Engineering).
• Strong aptitude for analyzing complex asset failure data and translating technical details into actionable maintenance plans.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong preference given to candidates with an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) background.
• Must hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and be registered (or eligible for immediate registration) with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta).

Additional Information

• Candidates in this role will be working a theSyncrude Mildred Lake Site in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

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We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/