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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and technical oversight of mechanical
maintenance activities at Greenfire's SAGD central processing facilities (CPFs), well pads and associated
infrastructure. The position ensures that preventive, corrective and emergent work on rotating and stationary
equipment is executed safely, efficiently and to applicable technical standards. Working closely with
Operations, Maintenance Planning, Reliability, Supply Chain and third-party service providers, the Supervisor
assigns work, manages field execution, addresses equipment issues and supports asset reliability, regulatory
compliance and cost-conscious maintenance delivery.
This is a full-time, permanent position based out of Greenfire Resources Fort McMurray Production Facility
based on a 7/7 or 14/14 rotation.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Mechanical Maintenance Execution & Equipment Reliability
- Lead, direct and monitor daily mechanical maintenance work performed by employees and
contractors across plant and well -pad facilities; confirm clear priorities, adequate supervision and
quality of execution.
- Oversee inspection, troubleshooting, repair, installation and replacement of pumps, compressors,
mechanical seals, gearboxes, bearings, valves, piping, pressure equipment, heat exchangers and
related mechanical systems.
- Coordinate mechanical work on steam -generation and water -treatment systems with Operations,
Power Engineering personnel and authorized inspectors or specialists, as applicable.
- Provide technical guidance on equipment failures; contribute to root -cause investigations, corrective
actions, reliability improvements and repeat-failure prevention.
- Conduct job-site walkdowns; verify scope, safe access, isolation needs, tooling, lifting requirements
and readiness before execution; inspect completed work and support return to service.
- Ensure repairs, installations, pressure -system work and changes are reviewed and executed in
accordance with approved engineering requirements, applicable codes and Company procedures.
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership through field presence, coaching, hazard identification,
intervention and incident/near-miss follow-up.
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- Ensure work complies with Greenfire's permit -to-work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), isolation
verification, hazard assessments ( FLHA), confined space, hot work, line breaking, lifting and other
applicable safe-work requirements.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations and other work groups to manage simultaneous
operations (SIMOPS), operating constraints and safe equipment handover.
- Support compliance with applicable Alberta occupational health and safety requirements, ABSA
requirements, pressure-equipment and pressure-piping requirements, and relevant manufacturer and
engineering standards.
- Ensure deficiencies, leaks, mechanical -integrity risks and environmental concerns are promptly
escalated and addressed within approved processes.
Operations and Maintenance Service Support
- Coordinate approved general field services for Operations and Maintenance, including fuel and other
contracted field services, sourcing support, scheduling, mobilization and provider follow-up.
- Act as a central point of contact for service requests and help ensure requirements are defined,
assigned, scheduled and completed.
- Support prioritization of service needs based on operational urgency, safety, equipment availability
and service-provider capacity.
- Maintain clear communication among Operations, Maintenance, SCM and suppliers to minimize
service gaps, delays and avoidable downtime.
- Provide reasonable coordination support outside regular hours only when requested for exceptional,
unforeseen emergencies affecting safety or critical operations, in accordance with applicable
employment terms and Company policy. This is not a standing 24-hour on-call assignment.
People Leadership & Contractor Management
- Supervise, coach and develop mechanical trades personnel; establish daily assignments, expectations,
safe work practices and accountability for work quality.
- Coordinate staffing, shift coverage, vacation, overtime and contractor resources in collaboration with
Maintenance management and Company policies.
- Complete performance feedback and reviews, identify training requirements and support
apprenticeships, competency development and succession planning as applicable.
- Direct and monitor third -party mechanical contractors and vendors; verify qualifications, scope,
mobilization, productivity, field documentation and quality of deliverables.
- Promote constructive relationships with Operations, Steam Chiefs, technical teams, Supply Chain and
project personnel to resolve conflicts and maintain production priorities.
Work Management, Planning & Maximo
- Partner with planners and schedulers to prioritize corrective and preventive maintenance, develop
executable work scopes, establish resource estimates and align work with operating windows.
- Review work packages for materials, critical spares, labour, permits, tools, equipment, vendor support
and technical information before scheduling.
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- Use Maximo to review work orders, confirm execution status, capture labour and failure information,
maintain equipment history and ensure timely, accurate work-order closeout.
- Identify preventive -maintenance and predictive -monitoring improvements, equipment data gaps,
critical spare requirements and opportunities to improve work-management processes.
- Participate in shutdowns and turnarounds, including scope development, job sequencing, contractor
oversight, execution tracking and post-event lessons learned.
Cost, Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor maintenance labour, overtime, consumables and contractor expenditures against approved
plans; identify schedule and cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain on requisitions, purchase -order requirements, material readiness,
service tickets and invoice validation within delegated approval authority.
- Support Management of Change (MOC), project constructability reviews, commissioning, system
walkdowns, equipment acceptance and mechanical handover to Operations.
- Track and communicate equipment availability, backlog risks, schedule compliance, recurring failures
and other relevant maintenance performance indicators.
- Identify practical improvements to mechanical integrity, safe execution, productivity, standardization
and long-term equipment reliability; perform related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET:
- Red Seal Journeyperson certification in an applicable mechanical trade (e.g., Millwright or
Steamfitter-Pipefitter); an equivalent combination of relevant technical education and significant
SAGD mechanical-maintenance experience may be considered.
- Minimum ten years of relevant industrial mechanical maintenance experience, including
demonstrated experience leading crews or contractors; supervisory experience in SAGD, heavy oil or
other high-temperature/high-pressure processing facilities is strongly preferred.
- Practical knowledge of rotating and stationary equipment, pressure piping, mechanical isolation,
equipment troubleshooting and maintenance execution in operating facilities.
- Working knowledge of Alberta OHS requirements, ABSA -regulated equipment and applicable
mechanical/pressure-system codes within the scope of the role.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, preferably IBM Maximo, and
sound understanding of preventive maintenance, work orders, maintenance planning and equipment
history.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary field activity, read mechanical drawings and P&IDs, assess hazards
and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong judgment, coaching, prioritization, cost awareness, analytical and troubleshooting skills;
demonstrated commitment to safe, reliable operations.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and ability to meet applicable site access and field work requirements.
- Advanced education such as MMP (Maintenance Management Professional) or CMRP (Certified
Maintenance and Reliability Professional) highly desired
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CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Builds Personal Leadership, continually builds self-awareness and leadership effectiveness
- Develops People & Greenfire Culture, demonstrates an unwavering commitment and investment in
developing individuals, teams, our culture, and values
- Fosters Collaboration, builds strong and trusting internal relationships by modelling and supporting
collaboration across the company
- Champions Business Excellence, leverages creative thinking, business insight and financial acumen
to build operational efficiency and long-term business success
- Shapes Vision & Strategy, strategies that are aligned with Greenfire and will support the overall vision
of the company. Executing on the short and long -term strategies to create a thriving and sustainable
business
Why Greenfire?
Greenfire Resources is a recognized oil sand sector leader known for driving innovation and operational
excellence. We focus on developing and operating sustainable projects that deliver long -term value for our
stakeholders while respecting the environment . Greenfire is committed to fostering an environment where
talented professionals can thrive, advance their careers, and contribute to a company shaping a more sustainable
future for Alberta's oil sands.
- Compensation commensurate with experience *
Greenfire expressly reserves the right to change, modify or delete portions of this Job Description based on
business needs.