Turnaround Planner (Boilermaker)

WestCorp Solutions Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Fort McMurray area is inviting applications for the Turnaround Planner (Boilermaker) role. This contract position requires an experienced planner responsible for creating detailed work packages, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Journeyperson Boilermaker Certificate and relevant planning experience, with proficiency in SAP PM and strong organizational skills. Attractive rotation schedule and transportation provisions for local candidates are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in turnaround planning for mechanical/static equipment.
• Proficient in creating and managing work orders in SAP PM.
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance planning standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans for static equipment repairs.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify scope and confirm asset condition.
• Maintain technical documentation and estimate labor hours and material costs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Planning

Proficiency in SAP PM

Education

Journeyperson Boilermaker Certificate

Tools

SAP PM

Microsoft Office Suite

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WestCorp Solutions is seeking an experienced Turnaround Planner with a Boilermaker background to support our client in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This contract role follows a rotation of 10 days on, 4 days off, and is intended to support an ongoing operational requirement. For candidates local to the area, daily client-provided transportation is available to and from the site. Camp accommodations are available for non-local candidates; however, individuals are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Fort McMurray at the beginning and end of each rotation.

Key Responsibilitie

• This role is focused specifically on planning activitie s as part of turnaround events. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed work packages and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure execution readiness
• Develop detailed work plans for static equipment repairs and inspections, including tasks, durations, labor types, materials, tools, equipment, permits, and safety requirements
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify scope, confirm asset condition, and capture accurate planning details
• Ensure plans meet turnaround scope objectives and reflect Suncor’s safety and quality standards
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, and execution teams to validate job plans and resolve planning gaps
• Identify and reserve required materials, tools, and services in SAP PM; ensure accuracy in BOMs and work orders
• Maintain technical documentation and plant history records, updating as-built conditions and lessons learned
• Estimate labor hours and material costs for planned scope items
• Prepare and maintain job plans to enable effective scheduling and execution by downstream teams
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to planning best practices and turnaround readiness reviews
• Flag potential delays or scope changes early to support contingency planning

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Boilermaker Certificate required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in turnaround planning for mechanical / static equipment
• Proficient in SAP PM, with demonstrated experience creating and managing work orders and BOMs.
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance planning standards, permit-to-work systems, and industrial safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Valid safety certifications (e.g., OSSA BSO, CSO) required.

Thank you for your interest in joining WestCorp Solutions!

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to each one individually. However, we will reach out to candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the position for an initial intake interview.

If selected for onboarding, a background check and substance test may be required, depending on the job site’s policies.

WestCorp Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Every team member will have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential with us.

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