Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Suncor

Fort McMurray

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Annual bonuses
Pension plan and savings with company匹
Health, dental, vision benefits
Generous vacation and personal time
Career development programs
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Suncor Energy is seeking a Mechanical Planner to strengthen reliability and maintenance execution at our Mildred Lake Syncrude location in Fort McMurray, AB. This role connects maintenance and operations to develop detailed work plans and coordinate resources for safe, efficient outages and tasks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in planning for oil & gas, a Mechanical Journeyman credential (Millwright a plus), and SAP CMMS familiarity, with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in planning/scheduling within oil & gas.
  • Mechanical Journeyman certification; Millwright is an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP CMMS knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of maintenance planning concepts.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for planning/scheduling.
  • Prepare job plans with costs and details (parts, tools, services).
  • Identify environmental, health and safety requirements.
  • Maintain and improve job plans and lists.
  • Update project schedules and inputs at all levels.
  • Collaborate with peers, SCM and stakeholders.
  • Apply OEMS practices and safety standards.

Skills

Planning experience
Microsoft Office
Effective communication
Maintenance concepts

Education

Mechanical Journeyman trade certification

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Are you passionate about improving reliability and driving maintenance excellence? We are looking for a Mechanical Planner to play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient execution of maintenance work across our operation. As a vital link between maintenance and operations, you will develop detailed work plans, coordinate resources, and help optimize equipment reliability while supporting production goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and organized professional who thrives in a dynamic industrial environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What we offer:
  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
  • Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more
Key Accountabilities:
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for ongoing planning / scheduling activities
  • Prepare job plans with the planned cost ready for scheduling detailing parts, materials, special tools, external services and documentation
  • Identify environmental, health and safety requirements
  • Maintain and continuously improve job plans and task lists
  • Receive input to update and maintain project schedules, at all levels
  • Exercise judgment and initiative in the analysis of data obtained from a variety of sources
  • Exceptional collaboration with peer groups, SCM and other stakeholders
  • Apply OEMS practices to all maintenance related operations, and ensure compliance to Suncor standards of safety, and operating integrity
Minimum Requirements:
  • 5+ years of planning experience/scheduling; maintenance and/or reliability experience in Oil and Gas industry is preferred
  • Mechanical Journeyman trade certification, Millwright experience is considered an asset
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (preferably SAP)
  • Understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling concepts as well as maintenance practices
  • You constantly interact with others across a multitude of business units and effectively communicate with them to develop positive working relationships
Location and Key Information:
  • This position is located at our Mildred Lake Syncrude Location in Fort McMurray, AB
  • You will work a Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
  • This is a safety sensitive position

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

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