Business Analyst, Outage Management

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 

Department: SPCC Projects Area 

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry. 

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Learn more about our values and strategy. 

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely. 

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for Outage Management to join our dynamic Operations Services Unit (OSU). This role will be pivotal in coordinating and optimizing planned system outages across Pembina’s infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional teams to plan, schedule, and align outage activities. The goal is to minimize downtime, enhance asset reliability, and drive continuous improvement through data analytics, automation, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, operational insights, and a collaborative mindset to enhance asset performance and profitability. You will engage with stakeholders from Engineering, Operations, Integrity, and Commercial teams to identify opportunities for predictive maintenance, machine learning integration, and system reliability enhancements. By leveraging data-driven insights, you will ensure Pembina’s outage strategy supports business objectives and operational excellence.

The Outage Management team provides guidance and insights across business units—spanning operations, engineering, construction, integrity, SCADA and commercial—fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. This role requires technical acumen, strong engagement skills, and a commitment to exceeding Pembina’s goals.
 

• Plan and align outage activities across Pembina’s value chain to ensure minimal downtime and seamless execution of multiple projects;
• Analyze operational data and trends to optimize outage schedules, reducing the frequency and duration of shutdowns;
• Extract and analyze data from SAP, Power BI, and other operational applications to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement;
• Prepare monthly reports detailing outage impacts, asset performance, and key reliability metrics to support strategic decision-making;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance, to ensure effective communication and execution of outage plans;
• Foster a collaborative environment by gathering insights from multiple departments to optimize outage planning and drive continuous improvement;
• Lead initiatives to automate analytics, transforming static reporting into interactive models for the Outage Management Program;
• Support the integration of machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance system reliability and minimize unplanned outages;
• Analyze downtime events and reliability trends, implementing preventive measures to reduce the risk of unplanned outages;
• Collaborate with commercial teams to adjust performance targets based on forecasted volumes and market conditions;
• Provide insights into the financial and operational impacts of planned outages on production and customer commitments;
• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com/safety; and
• Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

• Strong technical knowledge of pipelines, facilities, and outage systems, with a deep understanding of Pembina’s value chain or similar asset classe;
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and other operational software, with advanced Excel skills for data consolidation and reporting;
• Proven experience in asset performance management, outage optimization, and system-level analysis for opportunity identification;
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and effectively;
• Ability to collaborate across departments, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives independently;
• Experience with data analysis, modeling, process mapping, and optimization, particularly in tools like MS Visio;
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance and machine learning applications is an asset;
• Competence in risk assessment and management, including facilitating risk analysis and decision-making discussions;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present plans and forecasts to leadership and other stakeholders;
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to adapt to various business applications; and
• Willingness to travel to Pembina assets across North America. 

The successful candidate must live within 100 km of Calgary, Sherwood Park and or Grande Prairie, AB.

Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
 

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check. 

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 11/18/2024. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role. 

Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well - whether it's through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible. 

We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time. 

We are a proud recipient of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2024) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada. 

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