Maintenance Planner at Suncor

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.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our Mildred Lake team with a primary focus on Fabrication and Machine shop work in Central Maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Preference to shop fabrication and machining experience.
• Five (5) plus years of planning experience/scheduling; maintenance experience in Oil and Gas industry
• Mechanical trade certificate or diploma in a relevant technical field or equivalent technical and operational experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (preferably SAP) and material management systems
• Deep understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling concepts as well as maintenance practices, performances measures, scheduling tools and techniques
• You are a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to make decisions with integrity and support company objectives and policies
• You constantly interact with others across a multitude of business units and effectively communicate with them to develop positive working relationships
• Knowledge of PS&E process, procedures and tools
• You continually seek greater knowledge about the systems, processes and hazards in the workplace, in order to understand not just what you do but why you do it
• Strong planning, organizational and critical thinking skills required
• Demonstrates commitment to EH&S culture that supports a safe working environment
  
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for ongoing planning / scheduling activities
• Prepare job plans to include the logical sequencing of associated tasks, taking into account multi-craft alignment
• Maximize and improve resource productivity by identifying and coordinating the supply of parts, materials, special tools, external services and rental equipment while preparing relevant documentation
• 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.
• Ensure data is being gathered in a correct format that supports project closeout and benchmarking.
• Update and maintains projects schedules for all phases of a project
• Work with TA Execution Supervisor to optimize work preparation during Turnarounds
• Ensure all work scopes are planned
• Make decisions and recommendations within authorized limits prescribed by supervisor or policy
• Must be able to identify adverse cost conditions from collected data and report it
• Exercise judgment and initiative in the analysis of data obtained from a variety of sources
• Moderate to complex decision making required; guided by polices & procedures
• Work with a wide variety of people: peers, managers, contractors; vendors etc.
• Apply OEMS practices to all maintenance related operations, and ensure compliance to Suncor standards of safety, and operating integrity
  
  

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of a Syncrude location in Fort McMurray
• To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
• The shift schedule is Monday to Friday (8.5 hour day shift)
• This position is security sensitive which requires you to clear a criminal history check
• If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
  
  

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.