Team Lead, Maintenance

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading transportation provider is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader for the Empress PPTC Pipeline in Regina, SK. This role involves leading maintenance activities across a 933 km pipeline, focusing on operational efficiency, safety initiatives, and team development. Candidates must possess a Trade Certification and have significant leadership experience in the oil and gas sector. The position offers competitive compensation, a benefits package, and a commitment to safety and environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years leadership experience in an industrial setting, preferably oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, controls, mechanical maintenance, pressure vessels, pipelines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the maintenance team.
• Manage daily maintenance activities according to established standards.
• Develop and oversee operation and maintenance budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Trade Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maximo

Job description

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing, and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas, and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by a strong leadership team and dedicated employees, combined with expertise in marketing, logistics, and asset management, PMC is well-positioned to provide customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Position: Maintenance Team Leader - Empress PPTC Pipeline

Based in Regina, SK, reporting to the District Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure the safe execution of maintenance activities on a 933 km pipeline and facilities from Empress, AB to Winnipeg, MB. Responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, adherence to standards and policies, providing technical expertise, managing work execution, risk, projects, compliance, budgets, and supervising a maintenance team and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to personnel, fostering commitment, pride, honesty, and trust.
• Manage daily maintenance activities in accordance with the Work Execution Management Program.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development in a union environment.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives in line with PMC's Operations Management System.
• Communicate the vision of maintenance and reliability programs effectively across the site.
• Develop equipment lifecycle plans and long-term maintenance schedules through oversight of the asset criticality program.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators for operations and maintenance.
• Analyze reliability issues and lead RCFA teams to improve asset uptime.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Identify and manage change initiatives, ensuring successful implementation.
• Develop and oversee O&M and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance through assurance activities related to MOC, HSE, PSM, and Work Management standards.
• Collaborate with management teams at the area and district levels.

Qualifications:

• Must reside within 100 km of Regina.
• Trade Certification (Millwright, Pipefitter, Electrician, or Instrumentation).
• At least 5 years as a certified tradesperson.
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in an industrial setting, preferably in oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, controls, mechanical maintenance, pressure vessels, pipelines, and heaters.
• Proven ability to achieve operational excellence via continuous improvement.
• Leadership skills to manage diverse teams during change and in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, organized, self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to advance to greater challenges.
• Commitment to safety and team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Maximo is an asset.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly.
• Clear criminal background and satisfactory references.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol policies, including pre-employment testing.
• Adherence to PPE policies, including being clean-shaven for proper PPE fit.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. By applying, you consent to the collection and use of personal information for recruitment purposes. All non-selected candidates' information will be securely disposed of, except resumes kept on file for future opportunities.

About Us

Our vision is to become the premier crude oil and NGL transportation and marketing company in North America. We value safety, integrity, accountability, respect, and fairness, guiding our operations and relationships with stakeholders.