Director, Refinery Maintenance

Co-op Refinery Complex; Regina; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Regina is seeking a Director, Maintenance & Reliability to provide strategic leadership and enhance asset availability. This role involves overseeing major maintenance programs and leading a diverse team of over 300 employees. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Join us to shape the future of our operations while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience, including 5–10 years in formal leadership roles.
• Experience in maintenance operations in a refinery or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with operational excellence foundations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to enhance asset availability.
• Oversee major maintenance and turnaround programs.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of over 300 employees.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team building

Problem solving

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation

Job description

Overview

The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is hiring a Director, Maintenance & Reliability on a permanent basis in Regina, SK.

Are you ready to take on a key leadership role at one of Canada's largest integrated refining and upgrading facilities? We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Refinery Leadership Team and shape the future of maintenance and reliability at the Co-op Refinery Complex. If you have a proven track record in maintenance leadership, the vision and strategy to drive long-term reliability, a passion for building high-performing teams, and a continuous improvement mindset, this may be your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership to the Maintenance & Reliability Department, setting direction to enhance asset availability, reduce operating risk, and move the refinery toward a preventative and predictive maintenance culture.
• Set expectations for equipment integrity and reliability, guiding asset care strategies, risk-based inspection programs, and critical reliability analysis to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.
• Oversee major maintenance and turnaround programs, ensuring effective planning, contractor performance, and resource allocation to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution by championing data-driven decision-making, performance metrics, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of over 300 employees, ensuring strong leadership capability, accountability, and a culture of safety, engagement, and technical excellence.
• Act as a core member of the Refinery Leadership Team, shaping enterprise-wide strategy, supporting incident response, and serving as a trusted source of mechanical and reliability expertise.

The Team

You will lead a diverse Maintenance & Reliability team of more than 300 management and unionized employees, with direct responsibility for four Superintendents and a Training Manager, guiding safe maintenance execution, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement of refinery operations.

Why it matters

We fuel Western Canadian communities by offering innovative energy products and providing unmatched service to Co-op member-owners and customers.

Who you are

You are looking for a career maintenance leadership and :

• Have 15+ years of relevant experience, including 5–10 years in formal leadership roles, ideally within maintenance operations in a refinery or other manufacturing environments.
• Have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, preferably with APEGS (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
• Are a collaborative leader with the ability to build strong teams, partner with enabling functions, mentor future leaders, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
• Are well versed in operational excellence foundations and fundamentals.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver who can balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands in a complex manufacturing environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 18th, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, a criminal record check, and a credit check in accordance with CRC policies. FCLUL

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.