Suncor Energy

Turnaround Planner

Suncor Energy • $100K — $120K *
Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 0A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience
  • Experience in maintenance, reliability, and turnaround execution
  • Mechanical trade certificate, technical diploma, engineering technology diploma, or equivalent technical experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledgeable in computerized maintenance management systems (ideally SAP)
  • Strong grasp of maintenance and turnaround planning concepts, work package development, and scheduling principles
  • Capability in developing detailed job plans, task lists, and material plans for maintenance and turnaround work
  • Ability to assess and validate technical information from various sources

Responsibilities

  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities in planning activities and work package quality
  • Develop optimized turnaround job plans and high-quality work packages
  • Sequence required resources, materials, equipment, and services for turnaround scope
  • Coordinate supply of parts, tools, and services, ensuring compliance with procurement documentation
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to support turnaround planning and ensure execution readiness
  • Implement OEMS practices in all turnaround planning activities

Benefits

  • Strong compensation with competitive pay and financial rewards
  • Comprehensive employee health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off
  • Access to talent development programs and internal mobility opportunities
  • Relocation assistance for moves associated with employment
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about delivering complex turnaround events safely, efficiently, and with precision? As a Senior Turnaround Planner, you will play a critical role in the success of our turnaround program by developing detailed, execution-ready work packages and plans that drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance execution. Working collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Quality, and Turnaround teams, you will ensure scopes are fully defined, resources are aligned, materials are available, and work is optimized well before execution begins. Your expertise in planning and turnaround readiness will help minimize risk, maximize productivity, and support the safe and successful return of critical assets to service.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development
  • Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more


Minimum Requirements
  • 5+ years of planning and scheduling experience
  • Previous experience supporting maintenance, reliability and turnaround execution
  • Mechanical trade certificate, technical diploma, engineering technology diploma, or equivalent technical and operational experience
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, preferably SAP
  • Strong understanding of maintenance and turnaround planning concepts, work package development, maintenance work management processes, planning norms, scheduling principles, and execution readiness requirements
  • Experience developing detailed job plans, work packages, task lists, labour estimates, material plans, and service strategies for maintenance and turnaround work
  • Ability to gather, assess, and validate technical information from engineering documents, asset history, field observations, reliability strategies, and stakeholder input
  • Demonstrated ability to identify risks, constraints, adverse cost conditions, and execution challenges, and develop practical solutions to address them
  • Knowledge of OEMS processes, procedures, standards, tools, and the Regional Turnaround Planning Playbook


Responsibilities:
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities in planning activities, task lists, work practices, planning standards, and work package quality
  • Review and prioritize assigned turnaround worklist scope and relevant background documentation and develop optimized turnaround job plans and high-quality work packages that support safe, efficient, and competitive turnaround execution
  • Identify and sequence all required resources, materials, equipment, services, and supporting activities required to prepare, execute, and close out turnaround work scope
  • Coordinate the supply of parts, materials, special tools, rental equipment, and external services while preparing relevant planning and procurement documentation, following the Manage Goods & Services process
  • Collaborate with Operations, Reliability and Maintenance Engineering, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Turnaround Execution, QA, contractors, and other stakeholders to support turnaround planning and execution readiness
  • Apply OEMS practices and the Regional Turnaround Planning to all turnaround planning activities and ensure compliance with Suncor standards for safety, operating integrity, risk management, and environmental stewardship


Location and Other Key Details:
  • 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 with your schedule changing during the execution window
  • To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray,click here


Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About Suncor Energy

Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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Join the dynamic team at Suncor Energy, a leader in energy innovation and sustainability. As a company committed to responsible development, Suncor offers unparalleled job opportunities in the energy sector, fostering a culture of leadership, diversity, and continuous growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Suncor Energy, you will engage in meaningful work that pushes the boundaries of traditional energy sources towards cleaner, sustainable alternatives. Our team at Suncor is dedicated to excellence and innovation, working together to master the challenges of energy transformation.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a role that harnesses your skills for impactful changes. Suncor Energy is not just a company; it's a community of professionals driving forward with leadership and innovative solutions. Here, your career will be future-proofed through diverse opportunities in a variety of disciplines from engineering to environmental management.

Professional Growth and Development

Suncor Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. With comprehensive training programs and robust diversity initiatives, we ensure that every team member has the resources and opportunities to flourish professionally. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talents through hands-on projects, leadership roles, and continuous learning environments.

Join Our Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our employment philosophy. At Suncor, every employee, from interns to senior professionals, brings unique perspectives that are vital for our innovative endeavors. We believe in building a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by a culture that fosters acceptance and teamwork.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, Suncor Energy offers a range of positions across multiple fields. Explore job opportunities and internships that align with your career aspirations and skills. Our hiring process is transparent and thorough to ensure that all candidates are given a fair chance to succeed.

Benefits of Joining Suncor Energy

Choosing a career at Suncor means more than just employment. It’s about having access to a variety of benefits that support your professional and personal life. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we prioritize the well-being of our team members.

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