• Investigate (mechanical) failures or unexpected maintenance problems by using a combination of field work, interviewing operators/maintainers and use of DCS tools
• Troubleshoot performance problems with data analyses and calculations and recommend corrective actions as required
• Track equipment usage from the RAM system and PI from the DCS as a performance monitoring tool
• Write guidelines that will be incorporated in operating and/or maintenance procedures
• Develop tactics and strategies that will allow plant equipment to achieve optimum performance by maximizing reliability
• Conduct formal root cause analyses, write and distribute the report and implement the results
• Share learnings with engineers, operators and maintainers at oil sands facilities to study their equipment and methods
• Monitor maintenance performed on plant equipment by visiting the field and talking to maintenance personnel for the purposes of determining more reliable solutions to failures and worn equipment
• Liaise with vendors in procuring major pieces of equipment In some cases combining maintenance efforts with project efforts in order to procure a more reliable as well as a less costly piece of equipment
• Participate in the GAME implementation programme, including visual leadership in reliability improvement activities; chair the Operations Reliability teams in line with the program.

• Mechanical or electrical trade certificate
• CMVA (Canadian Machinery Vibration Association) level 2 - 4 vibration analyst or equivalent

• 5 years experience working in reliability preferably with industrial rotating equipment
• 5-10 years working with industrial rotating equipment (electric motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, etc).
• 5-10 years solid experience using advanced vibration and oil analysis techniques
• Several years experience working with contractors and vendors
• Several years experience oil sands operation will be considered an asse

Skill:

• Well developed communication skills
• Ability to work and excel in a flexible team environment
• Excellent task management skills and reporting skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong maintenance foundation including a sound technical knowledge of rotating equipment, piping, pumping, and compression.
• Ability to conceive innovative and cost effective solutions to problems
• Dedication to safe work and environmental responsibility
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience in Extraction and Froth is considered an asset