Job Title: Turnaround Static Planner
Location: Kitimat, BC
About the RoleThis key role is for an experienced Turnaround Static Planner is to plan corrective maintenance which are accurate in scope, timing, costs and HSSE aspects.
The corrective tasks are converted into logical mechanical task lists identifying labor, materials, and services. A planner creates the plan for schedulers and mechanical execution to follow.
Provide support to maintenance execution for the specified disciplines. Responsible for assisting site maintenance programs for turnaround maintenance, spare parts, policies, procedures, practices and guidelines, and daily technical needs of the operating site within their specialty.
To succeed with us at LNG Canada, we need your enthusiasm to: Lead with Honesty: We act with integrity and courage, even when it is difficult.
- Communicate openly, clearly, and respectfully in all situations.
- Speak up when something doesn't feel right, including safety or ethical concerns.
- Take accountability for decisions and actions, and do the right thing for people and the business.
Nurture Our People: We create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
- Support the development of others through feedback, coaching, and collaboration.
- Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and inclusion.
- Assume positive intent and approach differences with empathy and fairness.
Grow Our Business: We focus our energy on work that delivers meaningful, long-term value.
- Prioritize what matters most and use time and resources effectively.
- Set clear goals, follow through on commitments, and deliver results.
- Look for opportunities to improve how we work and how we perform.
Connect with Purpose: We build strong connections and understand the impact of our work.
- Listen to, understand and value diverse perspectives.
- Foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Align daily work with LNG Canada's purpose, values, and broader impact.
You will use your expertise to: - Develop turnaround plans for static equipment.
- Coordinate with turnaround maintenance leads.
- Evaluate equipment inspections and assessments.
- Identifying and prioritizing turnaround scope tasks.
- Developing work orders and job plans.
- Collaborating with engineers and technicians.
- Analyzing equipment performance data.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Update Operation steps for all complex corrective turnaround planning requirements in anticipation of potential scope that could cause significant production losses.
- Provides guidance for efficient and effective execution of the required scope by identifying a logical sequence of job tasks.
- Risks (safety, environment, and costs) are identified and mitigated.
- Identifies task description, required resources, materials, services, tools, duration, and cost estimate of each task and provides guidance for efficient and effective scheduling and execution.
- Materials and services are identified and/or requested in planning to minimize impact of cost as well as delivery times on the schedule.
- Consistent with the established site standards and in line with QA/QC and permit to work expectations. Personal and process safety factors are included when determining method(s) of execution.
- Provides realistic estimates for duration of each activity leading to optimized efficiency.
- Perform job site visits to confirm existing field conditions and engagement with production as requested.
- Discusses all complex, e.g., multi-trade, high effort, high value, and safety critical corrective maintenance work with the maintenance and production team to improve the quality of the work pack.
- Preparing necessary documents (Work package) needed for field execution e.g., reference documents such as equipment manuals, drawings, task checklists, inspection, test plans, etc.
- Monitoring critical dates for work in planning queue, such as start/completion dates, and informing interfaces regarding deviation and deferrals as required.
- Evaluate feedback from execution regarding level of detail, accuracy of plans, actual hours to complete tasks to reduce labor cost.
- Incorporating improvements from work order feedback coming from the frontline, such as updating task lists, BOMs, materials data, etc.
- Adaptive team player in unforeseen scope changes and additions.
To be successful, you will have: - 10 years' experience as a Technologist or Journeyman within applicable discipline.
- 3 years' planning experience
- Skill / Expert in codes and standards, practices, and technologies within specific discipline.
- Experience in Turnaround and Routine Maintenance Planning
- Technical knowledge of static equipment (columns, exchangers, vessels).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
- Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Stakeholder engagements
- Can manage evolving priorities and deliver on multiple commitments in a timely manner.
- Can effectively pull groups together and coordinate action plans to drive resolution.
- Competency Assurance
- Experienced with Computerized Materials Management Systems (SAP Blueprint) & other work platforms such as Primavera, Microsoft Office - Excel, Word etc.
- Fluent in English
- Skill in interpreting discipline relevant technical documentation.
- Knowledge using Scheduling tool, Primavera is preferred.
This role requires that you: - Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
- Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.
- 40 hours week and extended hours when needed
- Know that this role may be expected to be on call on a rotational basis during the year and/or during site specific situations.
- Are willing to comply with LNGC's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
We Offer: - A comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package (if required)
- A full suite of benefits including a flexible medical and health plan.
- A defined contribution pension plan with a matching program
- A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
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