E&I Maintenance Planner

Canadian Natural; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary/Edmonton

Job summary

Canadian Natural in Fort McMurray is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Planner to support the U2 Maintenance Plan and keep backlog work orders on schedule. You will coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and vendors to define scopes and ensure reliable execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance planning, a red seal in Electrical and/or Instrumentation, and experience with CMMS (Maximo) and office tools; relocation and camp facilities may be offered.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of related industry experience with interprovincial Red Seal in Electrical and/or Instrumentation.
• Planning certification and proactive leadership would be an asset.
• Experience in maintenance planning for upgrader, refinery, or industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop detailed E&I maintenance work packages with scope, resources, scheduling, and execution support.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, vendors, and stakeholders to validate scopes.
• Manage work orders and backlogs with accurate records, cost tracking, and data integrity.
• Conduct field assessments, define steps, create BOMs, identify materials and services, and manage procurement.
• Support outages, turnarounds, major maintenance projects, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Enhance reliability and safety via safety reviews, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, CMMS processes, inventory, and mentor junior planners.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation Planning

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal in Electrical and/or Instrumentation

Technical Diploma

University Degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a key member of the Maintenance Team, the Electrical & Instrumentation Planner will contribute to the overall success of the Upgrading and Utilities (U2) business unit by keeping backlog work orders on time with realistic and achievable planning initiatives. The role will participate in the overall development of the U2 Maintenance Plan, while ensuring that all Maintenance Planning activities in U2 support the wider business needs of Horizon Oil Sands Operations.

• Job location: Horizon Oil Sand - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and develop detailed E&I maintenance work packages, including scope definition, resource planning, scheduling, and execution support
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, vendors, and other stakeholders to validate work scopes and ensure successful execution
• Manage work orders and maintenance backlogs, prioritizing tasks while maintaining accurate records, cost tracking, and data integrity
• Conduct field assessments, define job steps, create BOMs, identify materials and services, and manage procurement requirements
• Support outages, turnarounds, major maintenance projects, and the commissioning of new equipment through effective planning and PM setup
• Enhance equipment reliability and safety by integrating safety reviews, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and developing safe work practices
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning, CMMS processes, inventory management, and provide coaching to junior planners

What You Bring to the Role:

• Typically 5+ years of related industry experience with interprovincial red seal in Electrical and/or Instrumentation, Technical Diploma, University Degree or equivalent
• Planning certification and proactive leadership would be an asset
• Electrical & Instrumentation Planning
• Maintenance planning in an upgrader, refinery or other industrial plant setting
• Planning, budgeting and estimation
• Maximo or equivalent CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working in a fast-paced environment with a proactive mindset
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2425671
• Job Category Operations/Maintenance Support