Maintenance & Reliability Superintendent

PetroChina Canada; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy company in Fort McMurray is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Superintendent to oversee maintenance programs and support operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in operations and maintenance management, strong leadership skills, and be able to manage field activities effectively. This role offers growth opportunities in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable operations professional experience.
• Experience in operations, maintenance, or technical management.
• Experience working in remote field locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Provide leadership and support to O&M staff.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for plant turnarounds.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Safety and environmental culture

Communication skills

Delegation

Education

Journeyman Maintenance Technician or Power Engineering Certification or Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Detailed Job Description

PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.

PetroChina Canada is recruiting for a Maintenance & Reliability Superintendent to join the Oil Sands Team at ourMacKay River Facility (MRCP).

Reporting to the Manager, Oilsands Operations, the Maintenance & Reliability Superintendent is responsible for ensuring overall adherence to the maintenance and reliability programs for MRCP, the planning and scheduling of maintenance, reliability, and small project work scopes, and providing leadership and support in the management of the operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor(s) in the execution of these work scopes. This role will also provide oversight to site capital projects and lead turnaround planning and execution efforts.

This role is field based, including, but not limited to the following :

• Potential for intermittent periods outdoors and field office based work;
• Moderate physical activity at times including climbing stairs and ladders and lifting up to 50lbs;
• Field office based work is primarily sedentary and cognitive in nature
• Activate and respond to the emergency response plan
• Be on call during nights while on regularly scheduled shifts
• Shift Rotation is seven (7) days on / seven (7) days off, subject to operational requirements.

Accountabilities

Maintenance and Reliability

Lead the planning & scheduling of maintenance and reliability activities

Coordinate with O&M for maintenance priorities

Provide leadership and support to O&M staff in the execution of maintenance and reliability work

Liaising with the Chief Inspector, ensure all AIMS activities are planned, scheduled, and executed to maintain program and regulatory compliance

Provide input and guidance to maintenance and reliability practices and processes

Liaising with the SCM team and / or O&M contractor, ensure required materials and services are requisitioned and onsite to support scheduled work

Monitor and support the reporting of maintenance KPIs

Support the continuous optimization of spare parts and inventory

Small Projects and MOC Scope

Lead the planning and coordination of site based small projects as PCC’s site-based representative

Coordinate project funding and resources with the support from Cost Control

Coordinate and optimize the site scheduling to ensure maximum usage of staff and third-party contractors

Daily and weekly project optimization

Cost tracking

People planning, utilization and optimizations

Integration with MRCP long term planning

Ensure proper TCCC, C&SU is completed for all projects in a brownfield environment

Utilize Calgary / site staff to assist in coordination and scope execution

Lead Turnaround Planning

Track and maintain any work requiring a plant turnaround

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure all work scopes are identified

Lead the planning and scheduling activities for plant turnarounds

Support the development of cost estimates and budgets

Support the development of scopes / bid documents and vendor selection for third-party services

Leadership

Promote continuous improvement in plant operations and practices

Responsible to work safely and to report all unsafe or unhealthy conditions and ensure that safe and healthy work conditions are maintained

Maintain open communication within and between departments

Mentor awareness of company policies and legislation requirements

Maintain a culture of HUPA

Lead and demonstrate a workplace of professionalism and respect

Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff and contractors at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

Compliance with PCC policies, standards and procedures in all aspects of work

Accountable for performing job duties successfully, efficiently and safely at all times and ownership over personal skill and competency development

Other Related Projects

Coordinate and manage vehicle fleet maintenance

Road maintenance activities, invoices, contract management

Lead large, complex, or critical maintenance activities, as required

Qualifications : Education

Journeyman Maintenance Technician, or Power Engineering Certification, or Engineering Degree

Experience

10+ years’ applicable operations professional with a background in operations, maintenance or technical management

Project management experience

Prior experience with SAP an asset

Exposure to Heavy Oil SAGD operations and / or project experience

Experience working in remote field locations (e.g. winter environments) an asset

Evidence of strong leadership skills and ability to influence others

Skills

Results orientated and effective delegator

Demonstrated ability to contribute to a healthy safety and environmental culture

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with diverse personalities and work force

Strong written and oral communication skills

Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them

Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)

About Us

PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.