Cardinal Energy Ltd. Maintenance Lead
Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal
Cardinal Energy Ltd. (“Cardinal”) is an upstream oil & gas company with assets in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. With a track record of sustainable energy practices and innovation in the oil and gas sector over the past 10+ years, Cardinal is now entering the development of thermal heavy oil projects in Saskatchewan. We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to help support the Reford Thermal Project.
Position Overview
As the Maintenance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the successful development and operation of Reford Thermal Project. Reporting to the Manager of Operations, you will be responsible for the assessment and selection of maintenance vendors used at the Reford Facility. You will be supporting the construction, commissioning, and leading the ongoing maintenance of the Reford Thermal project. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record in the oil & gas industry. This position is based out of Reford SK, located ~19km South of Wilkie.
Experience and Qualifications:
At least 7 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with a strong understanding of SAGD operations and technologies.
Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with operations team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless execution of maintenance activities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental compliance standards.
At least 3 years leading or planning maintenance activities in the oil & gas industry
Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket of Electrician, Millwright or Instrumentation are considered assets to the position
Experience in planning and execution of turnaround activities
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and selection of vendors for all maintenance activities at site
Continuous vendor engagement to ensure HSE compliance & cost efficiency to Cardinal standards.
Creation and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for facility and pipeline operations, prioritizing asset integrity and reliability.
Support development of project-specific safety procedures and maintenance protocols (e.g., SOPs) to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Support project management activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control, to ensure timely project delivery within budgetary constraints.
Support the creation and implementation of maintenance workflow process, asset integrity programs to monitor and maintain the reliability and performance of project assets.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Responsible for troubleshooting problems and develop/implement repairs, as well as providing technical recommendations for process and equipment improvements
Track and analyze maintenance costs to identify trends and outliers, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.
If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team developing new SAGD projects in Saskatchewan, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Thermal@cardinalenergy.ca Be sure to include ‘Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal’ in the subject line of your email.
For more information on Cardinal Energy Ltd. please see our website at: www.cardinalenergy.ca
Only those applicants we request for an interview will be contacted.
