Maintenance Planner

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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.

• 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, performance measures, scheduling tools and techniques.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with the ability to make decisions with integrity and support company objectives and policies.
• Ability to interact with others across a multitude of business units and effectively communicate to develop positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of PS&E process, procedures and tools.
• Continual pursuit of greater knowledge about the systems, processes and hazards in the workplace.
• Strong planning, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to EH&S culture that supports a safe working environment.

• 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 maintain project 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.
• Identify adverse cost conditions from collected data and report them.
• Exercise judgment and initiative in the analysis of data obtained from a variety of sources.
• Moderate to complex decision making required; guided by policies & procedures.
• Work with a wide variety of people: peers, managers, contractors, vendors, etc.
• Apply OEMS practices to all maintenance‑related operations, and ensure compliance with Suncor standards of safety and operating integrity.

• You will work out of a Syncrude location in Fort McMurray.
• The shift schedule is Monday to Friday (8.5 hour day shift).
• This position is security sensitive which requires a criminal history check.
• Relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory if you reside outside of Fort McMurray; relocation support will be provided.
• Competitive housing assistance is available to eligible individuals.
• Pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work.

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).
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