Air Products and Chemicals

Maintenance Planner

Air Products and Chemicals • $100K — $120K *
Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyperson trade certification or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
  • 15+ years in maintenance planning or related industrial experience.
  • Experience with SAP PM and planning tools like Primavera P6.
  • Background in hazardous industries (hydrogen, petrochemical etc.).
  • Formal training in maintenance planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute maintenance work plans for safe operations.
  • Plan scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
  • Scope and plan work orders in SAP PM/CMMS.
  • Create comprehensive maintenance work packages.
  • Maintain a prioritized and disciplined planned maintenance backlog.
  • Coordinate with Operations on equipment availability and maintenance timing.
  • Participate in planning and scheduling meetings.

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting Day 1.
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Basic Life Insurance paid by the company.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan at 4% of Base Pay.
Full Job Description
Maintenance Planner

The Maintenance Planner reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for developing safe, executable, cost-effective, and high-quality maintenance work plans for the Edmonton Net Zero Hydrogen and Energy Complex (ENZHEC). The primary role of Maintenance at ENZHEC is the prevention of failure.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products, we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to one of Canada's most significant energy transition projects.

  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Day 1 of Employment)


  • Paid Vacation and Holidays


  • Paid Parental Leave


  • Life Insurance (Basic Life paid for by Air Products) and Optional Life Insurance Plans


  • Legal Plan and Identity Theft Coverage


  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of Base Pay


  • Company-Matched RRSP Plan


  • Healthcare Spending Account


  • Career development and growth opportunities within a global industrial gas leader.


Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensures adherence to Air Products occupational safety, process safety, environmental, quality, and maintenance standards, procedures, and work practices.


  • Plans scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of ENZHEC assets.


  • Screens, scopes, and plans approved corrective, preventive, predictive, regulatory, and improvement work orders in SAP PM/CMMS.


  • Develops complete maintenance work packages including job plans, labour estimates, material requirements, drawings, vendor documentation, procedures, permits, and safety requirements.


  • Maintains a disciplined planned maintenance backlog including priorities, readiness status, material availability, and schedule risks.


  • Supports the rolling four-week maintenance schedule by ensuring all planned work is execution-ready.


  • Coordinates with Operations regarding equipment availability, lockout requirements, production priorities, and maintenance windows.


  • Coordinates with Warehouse, Supply Chain, contractors, and vendors to ensure material and service availability.


  • Creates and maintains equipment BOMs, task lists, standard job plans, and planning templates within SAP PM.


  • Supports spare parts optimization and materials management processes.


  • Participates in planning meetings, scheduling meetings, shutdown planning meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and risk reviews.


  • Supports turnaround (TAR), outage, and major shutdown planning activities.


  • Reviews completed work orders and updates planning standards and historical records based on lessons learned.


  • Tracks and communicates planning performance metrics.


  • Supports root cause analyses (RCA), bad actor reviews, and maintenance strategy improvements.


  • Supports Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP, JSA, and project handovers as required.


  • Supports commissioning, start-up, and early-life reliability activities.


  • Develops maintenance contractor work scopes and execution packages.


Decision Making Authority and Problem Solving:

  • Work is assigned in terms of priorities, maintenance strategies, operating requirements, safety expectations, and critical business objectives.


  • Makes day-to-day planning decisions regarding job scope development, work package completeness, resource identification, material requirements, and work readiness.


  • Identifies planning constraints, material shortages, technical information gaps, safety concerns, and schedule risks and recommends corrective actions.


  • Applies established maintenance procedures, SAP PM practices, engineering documentation, vendor information, and site standards to develop executable maintenance plans.


  • Uses equipment history, failure data, field observations, vendor recommendations, and lessons learned to improve job plans and maintenance effectiveness.


  • Financial decisions and commitments are governed by the Table of Financial Authorities and applicable procurement processes.


Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to climb ladders and steps.


  • Must be able to wear required PPE and perform field walkdowns in operating plant areas.


  • Must be comfortable working at heights and around confined-space work environments.


  • Must be able to access industrial process areas under varying Alberta weather conditions.


  • Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs when required for inspections or material verification activities.


Minimum Qualification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.


  • Journeyperson trade certification, engineering technology diploma, technical diploma, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.


  • Formal maintenance planning and scheduling training, SAP PM/CMMS training, or equivalent demonstrated capability.


  • Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, rotating equipment, industrial gas, petrochemical, refining, power generation, carbon capture, or related process plant background.


Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum 15 years of maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, craft, supervision, reliability, or related industrial experience.


  • Experience in highly hazardous process industries such as hydrogen, industrial gases, petrochemical, refining, power generation, carbon capture, or utilities operations.


  • Experience using SAP PM and planning tools such as Primavera P6.


  • Experience supporting contractor-heavy maintenance execution models.


  • Experience in greenfield commissioning, startup, asset data validation, or preventive maintenance development is considered an asset.


Job Specific Skills:

  • Strong maintenance planning and scheduling expertise.


  • Strong understanding of permit-to-work and industrial safety processes.


  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, specifications, procedures, and vendor manuals.


  • SAP PM expertise including notifications, work orders, task lists, maintenance plans, BOMs, and history management.


  • Strong materials management and spare parts planning knowledge.


  • Contractor scope development and management skills.


  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.


  • Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent planning tools.


  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.


  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.


  • Continuous improvement mindset with strong data analysis capabilities.


Competencies:

  • Exceptional safety awareness.


  • Planning and organizing.


  • Strong attention to detail.


  • Technical learning and problem solving.


  • Strong interpersonal skills.


  • Effective written and verbal communication.


  • Time management.


  • Initiative and accountability.


  • Continuous improvement mindset.


  • Teamwork and collaboration.


Safety Sensitive Position Requirement:

  • This position has been designated as a Safety Sensitive Position due to its direct influence on the planning and coordination of maintenance activities within a high-hazard industrial facility.


  • The incumbent is required to comply with all Air Products Alcohol and Drug Policy requirements applicable to Safety Sensitive Positions, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and any other testing permitted by applicable legislation and company policy.

About Air Products and Chemicals

Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With 18,900 employees and operations in more than 40 countries, they serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage, health and personal care to energy, transportation and semiconductors. They supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, equipment and services.

Air Products and Chemicals Careers

Join the innovative team at Air Products and Chemicals, a leading force in the gases and chemicals industry, and contribute to a company renowned for its pioneering spirit and dedication to growth and innovation. As a member of our global workforce, you will find job opportunities that promise to enhance your professional skills and propel your career forward. Work You’ll Do At Air Products and Chemicals, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our team is committed to leadership in sustainability and safety, driving innovation that matters not only to the marketplace but to the global community. Lead in a Unique Market Position Air Products and Chemicals stands at the forefront of the industrial gases and chemicals sector, providing essential products and services across a multitude of industries. Our leadership is marked by a deep commitment to technological innovation and environmental stewardship, positioning us uniquely in the marketplace. Join a Diverse and Inclusive Team Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. We believe in empowering our employees by embracing diversity, which fuels innovation and creativity. By joining our team, you will work in an environment that supports your growth through diversity training and leadership opportunities. Explore Our Benefits and Culture We are proud to offer our employees a competitive package of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to professional development courses, our benefits are crafted to enhance your life and work. At Air Products and Chemicals, you will experience a culture that values openness, respect, and collaboration. Internship and Career Development Kickstart your career with an internship at Air Products and Chemicals, where you can apply your education in real-world settings. Our internships provide invaluable industry experience and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment. We are committed to developing early-career professionals through mentoring, training, and hands-on projects. Advance Your Career With a multitude of career paths available, the potential for professional growth at Air Products and Chemicals is vast. We support our employees' career journeys with extensive training programs, leadership development, and opportunities for advancement. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the exciting job opportunities at Air Products and Chemicals by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive success in the gases and chemicals industry. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest company news, career tips, and industry insights—all from the professionals who are part of our team. Our careers blog is your go-to resource for everything you need to know to succeed at Air Products and Chemicals. Job Alert Emails Customize your experience by subscribing to job alerts and insider information tailored to your preferences. Learn about new openings and opportunities that align with your career aspirations. At Air Products and Chemicals, we are not just offering a job, but a pathway to a fulfilling career packed with possibilities to innovate, lead, and grow. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world every day.
Learn more about Air Products and Chemicals
Size
20,625 employees
Market Cap
$69.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$1.8 billion
Founded
1940
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
NASDAQ
APD
* Ladders Estimates

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