Maintenance Planner

NES Fircroft Ltd; Nanticoke; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technical recruitment company is seeking a Turnaround Instrumentation & Electrical Planner in Nanticoke, ON. This role includes planning maintenance and turnaround jobs while coordinating across teams. The ideal candidate has journeyman electrical/instrumentation certification, strong refinery operations experience, and 6-10 years in planning. This position supports a 12-month contract with competitive compensation and standard work hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in planning instrumentation and electrical scope.
• Strong background in refinery operations.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and P&ID schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plan routine maintenance and turnaround jobs.
• Develop work scopes and detailed schedules.
• Coordinate work execution priorities among teams.

Skills

Electrical or Instrumentation expertise

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Planning experience

Education

Journeyman certification

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.

Job Title: Turnaround Instrumentation & Electrical Planner

Location: Nanticoke, ON

Length: 12 months (possible extension)

Rotation: Mon–Fri (40 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Accountable for planning routine maintenance and turnaround jobs in assigned units.
• Provide planning support for maintenance, turnaround, major projects, and capital projects when needed.
• Develop work scopes, execution methods, and detailed schedules with accurate cost estimates.
• Coordinate work execution priorities among maintenance, turnaround, and operations.
• Communicate detailed work plans with contractors, frontline supervisors (FLS), and technicians.
• Participate in turnaround reviews and manage follow-up actions.
• Support execution teams by clarifying job requirements and making necessary plan adjustments.
• Conduct field supervision to ensure safe, accurate execution of planned work.
• Manage procurement of goods and services and liaise with contractors.
• Maintain real-time awareness of job status in the field.
• Adhere to OI requirements including OHSA, WHMIS, site standards, and planning protocols.
• Lead contractor pre-job meetings and conduct safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrical or Instrumentation or dual ticketed
• Strong background in refinery operations with a demonstrated interest and aptitude for maintenance work.
• Proven leadership skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in planning in instrumentation and electrical scope.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, P&ID schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in SAP, Primavera, or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with site management systems (LPS, OI, GRS) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work within LAN environments.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.