Canadian Pipeline Manager

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing processes and driving operational excellence? We are seeking dynamic and results-oriented

Pipeline Manager to oversee the seamless execution of critical projects and ensure the efficient flow of resources, information, and deliverables for our Canadian pipelines.

The Canadian pipelines scope ranges from Sarnia, Ontario, Edmonton Alberta, and St-Augustin, Quebec. The pipelines serve the Hydrogen business in the Edmonton and the Ontario areas. The Edmonton E1 & E2 production facilities and the Scotford facility are supplying the Heartland pipeline servicing 7 customers. In Sarnia, there are 2 inactive RFG pipelines and a 30km long pipeline supplying 4 customers. The St-Augustin site has 2 small inactive nitrogen pipelines.

The Canadian Pipeline Manager will report the North America (NA) Pipeline Manager with dotted line reporting to the Operations Line Manager - North. The position is responsible for all activities associated with day-to-day operations & maintenance related to pipeline work, and for supervising the Pipeline Field Technicians. The Pipeline Manager will ensure that the operation and maintenance of the pipeline systems meet or exceed all governmental regulations on both the provincial and federal levels. The Pipeline Manager will provide training and expertise to the Pipeline Technician for the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline systems. The incumbent will need to liaison with Customers, Account Managers, and Plant Operations to effectively operate and maintain the Canadian Pipelines. They will also be responsible for meeting spending budgets and participating in the annual budgeting process.

What's In It For You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (on day 1 of employment)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance (Basic Life - Paid for by Air Products) & Optional Life Insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of base pay
• Company matched RRSP plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities

• Experience in navigating, interpreting, and managing compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements required.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
• Demonstrated managerial skills & strong communication skills.
• Experience in driving continuous Improvement in an operating environment needed. RCA facilitator skills is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage development, creation, and deployment of systems and work processes is a must.
• Strong computer skill (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a must and SAP experience is an asset.
• Experience with customer interaction and communications a requirement.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Implement a strong safety program for the Canadian Pipeline group.
• Support of all aspects of the overall day-to-day operation of the pipeline.
• Work with Local Business Manager on customer requirements for alignment.
• Development of pipeline dedicated personnel.
• Handle Pipeline budgets.
• Develop and implement projects for safety, reliability, and productivity related activities.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, science, or technology.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in plant/pipeline, maintenance, or engineering management.
• Must have a proven track record of success in safety and quality.
• Must possess strong troubleshooting, problem solving, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in control, SCADA, and communication systems preferred but not critical.
• Ability to travel across Canada and the USA, if required.
• SAP knowledge a plus.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

#INDGIG

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Air Products offers a competitive salary, extensive health benefits package, company paid pension and company matched RRSP plans.

We strive to be inclusive of the diversity of our employees, invest in their development and foster a collaborative and respectful work environment where all employees feel like they belong and matter.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. We are an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background. In accordance with AODA, applicants with disability requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.

Due to Canadian Immigration regulations, we are only able to consider applications from Canadian citizens or other individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.