Director, Pipeline Maintenance

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

The Director, Pipeline Maintenance will oversee all aspects of pipeline maintenance, integrity, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, this leadership role is responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies, ensuring asset reliability, and leading a high performing team of maintenance professionals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in pipeline operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all field integrity and maintenance activities including anomaly investigation digs, right-of-way maintenance, pipeline shut down activities, pipe and component replacements for pipeline and facilities in conformance to Trans Mountain standards.
• Lead and develop the talent in the Pipeline Maintenance team through training, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Develop and implement operations standards, procedures, training materials required for successful execution of the Trans Mountain Integrity Program.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Safety teams to develop proactive maintenance strategies. 
• Plans and implements the logistics of pipeline maintenance projects.
• Represent Trans Mountain with regards to day-to-day operations with municipality, regulator, and other agencies participating in internal and external audits and develop management action plans to address audit, inspection, and investigation findings.
• Build relationships and collaborate with local community and/or contractor leadership.
• Develops long term vision planning for the implementation of the anomaly investigation and right-of-way maintenance programs. 
• Review incident reports, making appropriate recommendations. Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Leads field response to pipeline incidents and emergencies.
• Ensure adequate resources and procedures are in place to provide an acceptable level of emergency response capability in the region and be prepared to respond as part of Incident Command.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve pipeline integrity and monitoring.
• Manages the commercial and non-commercial fleet and safety program.
• Support the roll-out and sustainment of a High Reliability Organizational Culture at Trans Mountain.
• Accountable for the operating and capital budgets for the anomaly investigation, right-of-way maintenance programs and pipeline maintenance operating budgets.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in pipeline maintenance, integrity management, or operations.
• Strong leadership experience, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Professional certification such as PMP, API 1169, or NACE preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of pipeline regulations, risk management, and maintenance best practices.
• Proficiency in asset management, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering principles.
• Demonstrated experience in development and executive strategic maintenance initiatives at a corporate level.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive operational improvements.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives, including IoT (Internet of Things), SCADA systems, and AI-driven predictive maintenance, is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

   

Other Requirements and Information:

• Location: Edmonton (preferred), Kamloops, or Burnaby
• Up to 20% travel required

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.