One of our clients, a major oil and gas company, has tasked us with finding a Contract Maintenance & Reliability Engineer/E.I.T to join their team in Lloydminster, AB for a 10-month contract. This role is critical in supporting asset integrity, reliability, and maintenance optimization initiatives for their Thermal and Conventional Heavy Oil (CHO) operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support Criticality Analysis for equipment and assist in gap closure efforts.
• Review project drawings (MOC - Management of Change Projects) and ensure SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Module data aligns with company standards.
• Develop and maintain equipment hierarchy and asset data for small and large projects.
• Support Process Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) identification and develop maintenance programs in line with Performance Standards.
• Apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies to create risk-based maintenance strategies for new and existing facilities.
• Analyze maintenance strategies and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive gap closure.
• Assist in optimizing Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and Bill of Materials (BOM) development, including critical spare parts identification.
• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution improvements.
• Contribute to SAP PM training materials and ensure accurate master data for KPI reporting.
• Help develop and standardize maintenance, reliability, and turnaround processes for Canadian Thermal & CHO assets.

Key Deliverables:

• Standardized Functional Location & Equipment Hierarchy
• Risk-based equipment criticality assessments
• Optimized Equipment Maintenance Strategies & Plans
• Bill of Materials (BOM) with recommended inventory levels

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or EIT registered with APEGS.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred); other disciplines considered with relevant experience.
• Engineering and/or Maintenance & Reliability experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience in upstream Thermal (SAGD) facilities is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of SAP PM Module, RCM, and Process Safety standards is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Safety-focused mindset with familiarity in oil & gas safe work practices.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (abstract required for pre-employment screening).