Director, Maintenance

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector. Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this. Description The Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC) is seeking an accomplished Director, Maintenance to lead the critical functions that keep our world-class petrochemical facility safe, reliable, and efficient. Reporting to the Vice President, Heartland Operations, this senior leadership role oversees Work Execution, Planning and Scheduling, Cost Management, Turnarounds, and Facilities Management. As a strategic leader, you will set the vision for maintenance execution, drive innovation in how work is planned and delivered, and partner across operations and engineering to enhance safety, reliability, and cost performance. If you are passionate about inspiring high-performance teams to deliver exceptional results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Key Activities and Responsibilities As a key member of the HPC Site Leadership Team, provide strategic leadership for all plant maintenance and turnaround activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Enhance and manage maintenance systems to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support the execution of long-term strategic objectives. Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for Work Execution, Turnarounds, Cost Management, and Facilities, aligning initiatives with the company's overall business objectives. Manage and drive continuous improvement in the work execution processes for HPC, including Maintenance, Turnaround and Projects. Maintain accountability for cost efficiency, procurement compliance, and fiscal discipline that supports IPL’s long-term business performance. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages teamwork across all functions, with a focus on enhancing overall business performance. Ensure all employees have clear, purpose-driven objectives, the right responsibilities, and authority to deliver against strategic goals. Serve as a key member of the Heartland Petrochemicals Incident Management Team. Represent Inter Pipeline professionally in dealings with contractors and regulatory agencies. Manage the maintenance program for the HPC site based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance for all assets and disciplines. Ensure asset integrity goals are established and achieved, with adherence to regulatory compliance requirements. Drive continuous improvement mindset and practices across the maintenance organization to improve and sustain reliability of all operating assets. Champion safety and environmental performance across all maintenance and turnaround activities. Education, Skills and Experience Minimum 15 years of progressive experience leading complex industrial organizations, preferably with exposure to maintenance, operations, or turnaround functions. Post‑secondary education in a related field. Demonstrated strength in problem‑solving, critical thinking, and data‑informed decision‑making. Must have a deep understanding of maintenance and turnaround management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong alignment with Inter Pipeline’s values and commitments. Hours Full time, permanentLocation: Heartland Petrochemical Complex Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings. Working Here | Inter Pipeline As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre‑employment medical, drug & alcohol, drivers abstract, criminal background check assessments and educational verification with satisfactory results. Internal Applicants While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr