SCOPE
With vision and expertise, the Maintenance Manager will set the direction and provide leadership to the maintenance team ensuring a safe, responsible and cost effective operation. Leading with confidence, conviction and determination will set a world class standard in best practices & leave a legacy to be admired by all others in the Industry.

KEY AREAS OF CONTRIBUTION:
Set clear and concise goals for the internal CNRL team which consists of:
• Leads for the 2 Major business areas – Primary & Secondary Upgrading.
• Engineers & Specialists (who report to the Area Leads) for all plants within the Upgrading facility.
• Shutdown & Turnaround Planning.
• Manage the relationship with Maintenance Contract firms.
• Provide expertise and understanding of long range planning in relations to key resources required for success.
• Manage the planning of maintenance work involved in but not limited to work management systems, prerequisite support work, employee tools, estimate of time and manpower.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Control & manage the maintenance budgets to ensure priorities are identified and work is completed in accordance with policies and procedure.
• Drive maintenance strategies and best practices to provide cost effective equipment reliability.
• Manage the predictive, preventive and routine repair programs and work processes.
• Effectively manage the maintenance contractors and in-house specialists to provide optimal maintenance service delivery in the most cost efficient manner possible.
• Full participation in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process – development, evaluation and selection process for items such as Services, Sustaining Capital & other Capital expenditures.
• Manage the turnaround strategies to meet safety, schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Manage the maintenance shop facilities and mobile equipment.
• Recommend spare part strategies and procurement quality control programs.
• Manage the development and implementation of maintenance procedures, training, equipment repair manuals, safety programs, and recruitment plans.
• Responsible for target setting and performance management.

OTHER AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT:
• Collaboration with the Maintenance Managers inside the Horizon Oil Sands.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team in Upgrading to develop strategy & understand priorities in each of the following areas: Operations, Process Engineering, Process Development & Technical Services.
• Contribute to the success of the Horizon Oil Sands with regular & clear communication to all areas including Mining, Bitumen Production, Utilities & Services.
• Actively participate in tactical & strategic policy development on matters which impact the Horizon Project for such things as: Compensation, Employee Training & Development, Procurement, Safety, Environment & future expansion.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Education and Experience
• 10 years maintenance management experience in an Oil refinery or Upgrading plant.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred but is not essential, alternate working experience will be considered.
• Experience in managing Trades & 3rd Party Maintenance Service Providers is essential.
• Project Management Skills.
• Solid experience & confidence Control & manage the maintenance budgets to ensure priorities are identified and work is completed in accordance with policies and procedure.
• Significant experience in controlling a multi-million dollar annual maintenance budgets.
• Leadership and development of personnel

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Driven to improve efficiency & reduce costs.
• Always in control.
• Inclusive Leadership style – the ability to bring in & consider ideas from multiple sources.
• A clear and concise communicator – your decisions and directions are understood.
• Visionary – the ability to forecast and guide where the Company will need to be for future.
• A demonstrated ability to deliver on business goals.

HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT:
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements established by Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
• Know and comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the province of Alberta and environmental standards.
• Follow safe work procedures and ensure all personnel comply.
• Report any injury or illness immediately.
• Report unsafe acts and condition.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is available and is worn where and when required.