electrical & instrumentation planner

HWN Energy Ltd.; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HWN Energy Ltd. in Whitecourt, AB, is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Planner to coordinate and support safe, reliable maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in an oil and gas environment.

The role focuses on planning and scheduling maintenance activities, coordinating work with operations and contractors, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards. Strong CMMS and data-driven reliability improvement experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Instrumentation, or related journeyperson designation required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance in oil & gas or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, control systems, prevention maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability.
• Experience with maintenance planning, work order management, scheduling, contractor coordination, and CMMS.
• Ability to identify reliability issues, develop practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans for electrical and instrumentation maintenance, including preventive, corrective, and project work.
• Build and maintain short- and long-term maintenance schedules aligned with priorities.
• Ensure all work orders are properly scoped with labor, materials, tools, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate planned outages and shutdown activities with operations and engineering.
• Prepare job packages with procedures, drawings, permits, and safety documentation.
• Utilize CMMS and reporting tools to track progress and improve planning efficiency.

Skills

Electrical

Instrumentation

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Safety & compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Journeyperson designation (Electrical/Instrumentation)

Tools

Power BI

Maximo

eMaint

SAP

Job description

We are a privately held, growth-oriented oil and gas producer with a focused operated position in the Montney formation across northwest Alberta. Our lean, high-performance team is built around a culture of technical excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation. We offer the opportunity to make a genuine impact without the bureaucracy of a major, with the financial strength to execute on an ambitious development program.

HWN Energy, Ltd. is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Planner

Location: Whitecourt, AB

Reports to: Maintenance Coordinator

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the E & I Planner is responsible for coordinating and supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of company equipment and facilities, with a primary focus on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems within the oil and gas environment. This position oversees routine and preventative maintenance planning, work order scheduling, contractor coordination, and CMMS activities while supporting equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed work plans for electrical and instrumentation maintenance, including preventative, corrective, and project-related work
• Build and maintain short- and long-term maintenance schedules aligned with operational priorities
• Ensure all work orders are properly scoped with labor, materials, tools, and safety requirements identified
• Coordinate planned outages and shutdown activities with operations and engineering

Work Management & Execution Support

• Preparejobpackages including procedures, drawings, permits, and safety documentation
• Ensure all required materials, parts, and services are available prior to execution
• Support field teams during execution by resolving scope, material, or scheduling issues
• Track work order progress and adjust plans as required
• Utilize tools such as Power BI and Production Manager to support cost-effective planning and prioritize work activities.

Electrical & Instrumentation Scope

• Plan maintenance for key E&I systems including:
• PLCs, SCADA systems, and control networks
• Field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
• Power distribution systems, MCCs, and switchgear
• Gas detection, safety systems, and control valves
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and instrumentation standards

Asset Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Support preventative maintenance (PM) program development and optimization
• Analyze equipment history to identify recurring issues and reliability improvements
• Participate in root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Drive standardization and best practices across E&I maintenance activities
• Coordinate third-party contractors and service providers for specialized E&I work
• Support contractor selection, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Ensure work is completed to scope, quality, and safety expectations
• Assist in overseeing and managing third-party vendor charge rates and invoicing to ensure cost efficiency and accuracy

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all planned work complies with company policies and regulatory requirements, includingAlberta Energy Regulator(AER)and applicable electrical codes
• Incorporate safety requirements into alljobplans (permits, hazard assessments)
• Support safe work execution and participate in incident investigations as required

Systems & Reporting

• UtilizeCMMS (e.g.eMaint, Maximo, SAP, or similar)to manage work orders, plans, and asset history
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records
• Track and report on KPIs including schedule compliance, backlog, and work order quality

Required Skills and Experience:

• Electrical, Instrumentation, or related journeyperson designation required; additional technical or maintenance planning experience considered an asset.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance within the oil and gas or industrial sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, control systems, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability.
• Experience with maintenance planning, work order management, scheduling, contractor coordination, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated ability to identify equipment reliability issues, develop practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, contractors, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize competing maintenance requirements in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to apprentices, junior technicians, and other maintenance personnel.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, controlling maintenance costs, and improving operational efficiency.

Why HWN?

HWN offers a friendly work environment with a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits plan. For more information on HWN Energy Ltd., please visit www.hwnenergy.com .