Director, Maintenance & Reliability

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. Job Purpose and ImpactThe Director, Maintenance and Reliability will manage the maintenance of company assets within all applicable laws and procedures while achieving maximum plant reliability and availability performance and lowest overall costs through high maintenance efficiency. In this role, you will provide leadership, technical knowledge and collaboration with operations to ensure integration of maintenance services in the attainment of short and long term facility and group objectives. You will champion a cultural change focused on increasing plant reliability and performance efficiency, while minimizing unscheduled plant interruptions and reducing scheduled downtime using continuous improvement tools to optimize the company's physical assets, processes and strategies.Key AccountabilitiesPartner with leadership to develop and execute specific equipment maintenance strategies for each asset involved with containing, controlling or safeguarding a high hazard processLead ongoing mechanical, electrical and structural integrity of code and noncode stationary assets using documented inspection and testing requirements, procedures and guidelines, applicable codes and standards, specifications and manufacture recommendations.Evaluate and maintain the mechanical and electrical integrity of new installations and existing systems.Implement, monitor and maintain best practices to improve operational effectiveness through continuous improvement and reliability excellence methods and tools, leading and overseeing internal craft resources including personnel safety and efficiency and effectiveness of work performance.Gather input and provide recommendations for the capital plan based on plant asset knowledge, with a focus on equipment reliability, maintainability, and long-term operational performance.Oversee and monitor all aspects of contractor maintenance, repair, modification including logistical activities such as qualifications, equipment and tools and documentation.Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.Other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationsDiploma/Certificate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experienceAdvanced reliability excellence knowledge and experienceWorking knowledge of local and regional safety, health and environmental regulationsMinimum of six years of related work experienceMust be legally entitled to work for Cargill in CanadaPreferred QualificationsBachelors Degree in EngineeringLean six sigmaOperational excellence knowledgeFive years of supervisory experienceCertified maintenance reliability professional (CMRP) certificationFormal training and work experience in preventative maintenance technologiesExperience overseeing third party resources to deliver business resultsKnowledge of grain handling/processing equipmentUnion experiencePosition InformationRelocation support may be provided to North Vancouver, BC or surrounding area if required.This position is located in North Vancouver, BC.At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.At Cargill, we care about your safety and want your job search experience to be a positive one. Unfortunately, there are scams out there where individuals pretend to be Cargill recruiters to try to collect personal information or request payment. Please know that Cargill will never ask you for money during the hiring process, and in most cases, we only accept applications through our official careers site, with the exception of some roles in our production plants. If something doesn't feel right or you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. 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