Director, Operations & Maintenance

Are you interested in being part of a team that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do?

TAQA North is currently searching for a Director, Operations & Maintenance. Reporting to the Vice President Operations, the Director, Operations and Maintenance is a key leadership role to ensure consistent delivery of safe, efficient and reliable operations for TAQA North. The Director, Operations and Maintenance will be accountable for field safety and environmental performance, operating costs and production volume delivery. The Operations and Maintenance organization of approximately 150 field and office based employees and contractors is essential for executing TAQA’s growth plans.

This role will be based in Calgary with the expectation of regular field presence in TAQA’s operating locations across Alberta. The successful candidate will be a strong leader with a core focus on safety, revenue, cost and risk management while moving the business forward with integrity and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop an industry leading Operational team that is accountable, transparent and collaborative.
• Mindful safety leadership to advance our industry leading culture and processes.
• Operating cost budgeting, forecasting, cost control and reduction initiatives.
• Delivery of production volumes, reliability and planful maintenance.
• Key senior leader participating in Operating Committee discussions, strategies and decisions.
• Regulatory compliance and work to improve environmental performance on spills and GHG emissions.
• Advance strategic initiatives to evolve our operating model through technology, people and processes.
• Oversight and ensure consistency of operational resourcing, standards and talent management.
• Strategic management of vendors and third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Foster collaborative relationships across the organization with stakeholders to ensure asset plans are achievable and sustainable for the operation.

• Minimum +15 years extensive operational and leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering results in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
• Proven track record of safe and efficient management of field operations.
• Professional Engineer registered with APEGA is preferred.
• Excellent communicator, strong leadership, coaching and decision making.
• A self-starter with the ability to prioritize and act on numerous risks and opportunities.
• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge familiar with latest industry trends.
• Ability to provide three satisfactory references from past managers and pass a Criminal Background Check.

• We do what is right for our environment, community and people.
• We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace.
• We celebrate and recognize our people.

• TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan.
• We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program.

• TAQA is a global organization with operations in numerous locations around the world including the UK, Netherlands, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates.
• TAQA North has field operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan that deliver production of approximately 75,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day with the aim to grow to 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.

• TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion.
• TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer.
• TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.