Maintenance Specialist

At NWR we are on a mission. Our goal is to maximize the value of processing bitumen into energy products safely and responsibly by our high performing teams for our partners, customers, and Alberta.

Our primary focus is our PEOPLE. We firmly believe our people are at the core of everything we do. We support a diverse work environment where people feel safe, valued, and can make a difference. We celebrate success and have fun, making NWR a place where we are all proud to work.

**Our Values**:
Integrity. Respect. Trust. Results.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Specialist is responsible for hands on support of Maintenance personnel, identifying refinery threats and execution of reliability initiatives to improve overall asset performance. This position will focus on asset performance, training and procedure development for specialized equipment, and continuous improvement to predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The Maintenance Specialist identifies efficient work execution practices and drives solutions to plant reliability risks.

**Responsibilities**:

- Defines and implement trade specific maintenance practices.
- Works collaboratively with Engineering and Process Engineering Services to define and implement improvement opportunities to improve overall facility reliability.
- Develops and delivers NWR training content for specialized maintenance trade requirements.
- Ensures that the NWR Maintenance Procedures and practices are in place and ensures adherence to Procedure Lifecycle Management standard.
- Sets expectations, ensures compliance, and maintains a culture of Goal Zero through NWR HSE policies.
- Monitors and provide input to maintenance KPI’s.
- Supports Turnaround execution strategies and optimizing asset performance to extend turnaround intervals.
- Focal for equipment vendor support and providing guidance to field technicians troubleshooting issues.
- Acts as the Maintenance Lead delegate when required.
- Supports the EOC and on call rotation to support plant emergencies.
- Lead safety and improvement initiatives by personal example.
- Leads incident investigations in area of accountability and ensures action items are completed and lessons learned effectively communicated.
- Supports the Maintenance Superintendent to improve manpower productivity and cost avoidance through asset improvements and technology upgrades.
- Develops and report improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Superintendent.
- Promotes and facilitate good communications among all groups -NWR departments and sub-contractors.
- Ensures all relevant Quality documentation is prepared and completed in accordance with NWR procedures.
- Supports the Engineering and project teams with MOC improvements and implementation plans.
- Require and encourage employees to report hazards, unsafe work practices, dangerous occurrences and all injuries, no matter how insignificant they may seem.
- Maintains / creates accurate BOM’s / Asset master data
- Adjusts / creates PM’s to support equipment reliability
- Ensures equipment check sheets are applicable and updates as needed.
- Ensures Job Plans are accurate and liaise with planning to keep them updated
- Supports ongoing PDM programs / Lubrication / Vibration / other applicable condition monitoring (PI, looking at flow rates / motor amps etc)
- Participates in regular safety audits / inspections.
- All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Understands, creates and maintains a visible commitment to process and personal safety, as well as the safety of others; adheres to NWR’s Core Competencies to drive results and a high performing culture.
- Preferred 5 - 15 years Maintenance Discipline specific experience.
- Demonstrated track record in successful execution of maintenance activities.
- Possess excellent communication, observation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the responsibilities to complete the task.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- A demonstrable track record in successful maintenance preparation and planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance delivery methods, planning and schedule compliance.
- Strong communication skills.
- Team player to deliver desired outcomes.

NWR Employees are highly valued, and their contributions are rewarded with:

- **Excellent Compensation**:

- **Attractive Incentive**:

- **Group Savings Program**:

- **Health and Dental Care**:

- **Vision Care**:

- **EFAP**:

- **Paid Time Off**:

- **Growth and Development Opportunities**:

- **Strong Safety and High Performance Team Culture