Team Lead - Rotating Equipment

Keyera

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyperson Millwright certification or equivalent technical background (P.Eng., P.Tech., C.E.T.).
  • Minimum 10 years of industrial maintenance experience with expertise in rotating equipment.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience in maintenance or operations preferred, with a focus on growth potential.
  • Strong knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), especially Maximo.
  • Experience in managing contractors and overseeing third-party repairs is required.
  • Unionized environment experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical expert for rotating equipment and Millwright trade disciplines.
  • Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work for rotating equipment.
  • Ensure effective use of CMMS (Maximo) for maintenance documentation.
  • Support planning and purchasing of maintenance work orders.
  • Manage off-site equipment repairs and overhauls with third-party vendors.
  • Monitor PM and PDM programs to promote a proactive maintenance culture.
  • Participate in scheduling meetings and maintenance backlog reviews.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Commitment to safety and reliability in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Type:
Permanent

THE POSITION

As the Team Lead – Rotating Equipment, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance strategy and execution for all rotating equipment at the KFS North facility. This includes oversight of Millwrights and contractors, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations aligned with Keyera’s mission and values.

RESPONSIBILITES

Technical Leadership

  • Act as the technical expert for Millwright trade disciplines and rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, etc.).
  • Lead work identification, validation, planning, scheduling, and execution for rotating equipment.
  • Ensure effective use of CMMS (Maximo) for all maintenance documentation.
  • Support planning and purchasing of corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.
  • Manage off-site equipment overhauls and repairs with third-party vendors.
  • Monitor and optimize PM and PDM programs to drive proactive maintenance culture.
  • Participate in daily and weekly scheduling meetings, backlog reviews, and MOC processes.

People & Performance Management

  • Lead and develop a team of Millwrights and contractors, ensuring alignment with Keyera’s cultural behaviors and corporate values.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and individual development plans (IDPs).
  • Ensure team competency, training compliance, and engagement in continuous improvement.
  • Provide coverage for the Maintenance Manager as needed.

Safety & Reliability

  • Promote a safety-first culture with a strong field presence.
  • Own and resolve Maximo events (e.g., near misses, incidents, hazard IDs).
  • Ensure adherence to procedures, standards, and industry best practices.
  • Conduct job site visits to evaluate safety, quality, and compliance.

Financial Management

  • Accountable for OPEX, R&M, maintenance capital, and AFE project budgets.
  • Develop cost-effective strategies for in-house and third-party repairs.
  • Identify and implement maintenance cost avoidance and supply chain value initiatives.
  • Lead annual AFE submittals for rotating equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Journeyperson Millwright certification or equivalent technical background (P.Eng., P.Tech., C.E.T.).
  • Minimum 10 years of industrial maintenance experience with demonstrated technical expertise in rotating equipment, including the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability of pumps, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, and other critical mechanical equipment.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience within a maintenance or operations environment is preferred; however, strong candidates with demonstrated leadership capability and a willingness to grow may also be considered.
  • Strong knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably Maximo, and industrial maintenance workflow processes.
  • Experience leading technical teams, managing contractors, and overseeing third-party repair vendors and major equipment overhauls.
  • Experience leading or overseeing employees within a unionized environment is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated commitment to personal and process safety, plant reliability, and continuous improvement.

Posting Expiry Date:
Aug 9, 2026

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