Maintenance Planner

TPD; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner for our client in Fort McMurray, AB to develop and coordinate multidisciplinary maintenance plans, ensuring safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.

The ideal candidate has SAP experience, strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance in oil/gas or heavy industrial environments, and will manage outages, backlogs, and ensure work is ready for execution.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation.
• Minimum 7 years maintenance planning experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial.
• SAP Plant Maintenance and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with maintenance backlog management and planning outages.
• Valid driver's license; ability to work Mon-Fri in Fort McMurray.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance job plans with labour, materials, tools, permits, and costs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary maintenance activities for plant equipment.
• Identify safety requirements and lockout/tagout for safe work execution.
• Manage short- and long-term maintenance plans and priorities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify spare parts and long-lead materials; ensure availability.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, job plans, task lists, and SAP procedures.
• Monitor work requests and backlogs to improve scheduling and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance standards, MOC, HSE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in maintenance planning and reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Journeyperson or Red Seal certification (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation)

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Planner – Oil & Gas

Location:Fort McMurray, AB
Industry:Oil & Gas / Energy
Job Type:Contract – 1 Year (Potential for Annual Extensions)
Schedule:Monday to Friday | 8-Hour Days
Pay Rate:$75–$90 per Hour (Independent Contractor)

TPD is looking to hire an experiencedMaintenance Plannerfor our client inFort McMurray, AB, for an initial1-year contract with the potential for annual extensions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating multidisciplinary maintenance plans to support the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities. This role will focus on optimizing maintenance activities, reducing unplanned maintenance backlogs, improving resource utilization, and ensuring work is fully planned and ready for execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance planning, hands‑on experience with SAP, and a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance activities within oil and gas or heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance job plans, including labour requirements, materials, tools, equipment, permits, estimated durations, and planned costs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary maintenance activities for plant equipment, supporting both routine maintenance and planned outages or turnarounds.
• Identify safety requirements, isolation points, lockout/tagout procedures, and other critical considerations to ensure safe work execution.
• Manage short- and long-term maintenance plans, adjusting priorities based on resource availability, operational requirements, and equipment conditions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to ensure work packages are complete and execution-ready.
• Identify and track spare parts, long-lead materials, and specialized equipment, ensuring availability before scheduled maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), job plans, task lists, and maintenance procedures within SAP.
• Monitor maintenance work requests and backlogs, identifying opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize resources.
• Ensure compliance with established maintenance standards, Management of Change (MOC) procedures, and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance planning processes, equipment reliability, and overall operational performance.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation discipline, or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 7 years of maintenance planning experiencewithin the oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong experience planning bothday-to-day maintenance and turnaround/outage activities.
• Proficiency inSAP Plant Maintenance and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience developing detailed maintenance job plans, including labour estimates, materials, equipment, permits, and work execution requirements.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with maintenance backlog management, work order planning, and resource optimization.
• Knowledge ofManagement of Change (MOC)processes, maintenance standards, and safe work procedures.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), equipment isolation requirements, and industrial safety practices.
• Experience withAsset Lifecycle Information Management (ALIM)is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractor teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Must be available to workMonday to Friday, 8-hour days in Fort McMurray.

About TPD

TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider specializing in connecting talented professionals with exceptional career opportunities across a variety of industries. We are committed to helping our clients build strong teams while supporting candidates in finding meaningful and rewarding employment.

TPD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.