Maintenance Lead

Hexion Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee all maintenance systems at the Edmonton facility, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficient operation.

You will lead the maintenance team, manage preventive and corrective activities, and support continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains. You will work with Site and Regional teams to minimize downtime, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold safe work practices including LOTO and PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience leading trade technicians and maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies and reliability.
• Familiar with CMMS systems like SAP or Maximo.
• Ability to develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
• Safety-driven with knowledge of LOTO and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of trade technicians, providing on-the-job training.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Manage maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure documentation in CMMS (SAP) with full work history and calibrations.
• Coordinate with Operations to minimize production downtime.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Oversee contractors and ensure safety and quality standards were met.
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Electrical/Instrumentation diploma

CMRP/CCST (asset)

Tools

SAP

Maximo

EAM

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.

At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress - developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.

This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what's next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.

We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it.

Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger. We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development - equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel.

With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.

Your Future Starts Here.

If you're ready to push limits, reimagine what's possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.

Anything is possible when you imagine everything.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for the oversight of all Maintenance systems at the facility, ensuring their safety, reliability, and efficient operation. This role provides direct leadership of the maintenance team, manages preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and supports continuous improvement initiatives related to plant mechanical, electrical systems, process control, and instrumentation. The Maintenance Lead works closely with other Site and Regional departments/roles to minimize downtime and ensure safe and compliant operation of the plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of trade technicians, providing in role, on the job training and support to enhance their skills and technical expertise.
• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to team members through a variety of work experiences.
• Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems, including rotating equipment, power distribution, control systems, sensors, and field instrumentation.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for plant equipment.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is properly documented in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including equipment history, work order completion, and calibration records in SAP.
• Analyze data from the CMMS and other sources to identify trends, predict equipment failures, and optimize maintenance strategies.
• Ensure that all systems are maintained in compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure that maintenance activities comply with applicable mechanical and electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed during work, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to identify and address potential hazards.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to plan and execute maintenance activities, minimizing disruption to production.
• Oversee contractors performing maintenance work, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement of materials and services, maintaining quality and compliance with specifications.
• Prioritization of work orders, ensuring timely and effective execution of maintenance tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing the reliability and efficiency of maintenance systems.
• Lead efforts to standardize maintenance procedures, improve work processes, and implement new technologies in maintenance systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Industrial setting: Chemical or Oil and Gas Industry.
• 3-5 years of planning/scheduling experience within an industrial setting.
• Leadership experience, including managing trade teams.
• Proficiency in CMMS: SAP, EAM or Maximo. SAP knowledge required.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 suite and basic project management tools.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical codes (e.g., CSA, NEC), instrumentation standards (ISA), and industry regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and performance.

Education

• Journeyman Electrician, Millwright, Instrumentation Trade Certificate or related required
• Technical Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field is an asset.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) is an asset.

Additional SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Physical ability to conduct field inspections, including climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.
• Experience with root cause analysis, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and calibration practices.
• A safety-first mindset with a proven track record of maintaining high safety standards in maintenance operations.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work on-call as required to support 24/7 operations.
• Must be physically capable of frequent field inspections, including climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.
• Comfortable and physically able to spend significant periods (25%+) in the field (job walkdowns, interaction with team to ensure quality of planning, etc.) including accessing equipment at heights, bending, and confined space entry, in all weather conditions.
• Requires substantial on-site presence, with the role being unsuitable for remote work arrangements.
• Fit for Duty; this is a safety-sensitive position, requiring a high degree