Sr Maintenance Planner

Suncor Energy; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in Canada is seeking a Planner to enhance planning and scheduling activities at its Fort McMurray location. The role requires 5+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas sector, focusing on preparing job plans and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, alongside a mechanical trade certificate or relevant technical diploma. This position involves working Monday to Friday in a safety-sensitive environment, with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Career-building opportunities

Employee inclusion networks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning experience in the Oil and Gas industry preferred.
• Understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling concepts.
• Ability to interact across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for planning activities.
• Prepare job plans detailing costs, parts, materials, and documentation.
• Maintain and improve job plans and task lists.

Skills

Planning experience

Scheduling

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Mechanical trade certificate or diploma in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Computerized maintenance management systems (SAP)

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Our Energy and Utilities team is looking for a Planner to join our team.

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 trade certificate or diploma in a relevant technical field or equivalent technical and operational experience
• 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

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.