Maintenance Planner

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Date: Apr 23, 2026

Location: Fort McMurray, AB, CA

Company: Inter Pipeline Ltd.

 

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

The Maintenance Planner will report to the Manager, Offgas Maintenance & Reliability. This position is responsible for improving work force productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating any potential delays through planning, scheduling and the coordination of maintenance resources, parts, materials and equipment. This position is located out of the Pioneer 1 Liquid Extraction Plant located near Suncor Base Plant

Key Activities and Responsibilities

  • Determine parts, tools and equipment necessary to complete assigned planning work scopes between a variety of maintenance crafts but with a focus on Mechanical/Rotating Equipment and Electrical & Instrumentation scopes of work
  • Coordinate work management, planning and scheduling, execution in a consistent manner across the maintenance department
  • Coordinate onboarding and training of contractors for site activities
  • Coordinate with Maintenance & Operations personnel to prepare job plans containing the necessary details to allow the work to be properly scheduled / executed
  • Implement new preventative maintenance tasks based on new standards
  • Regular inspection of plant work locations to develop detailed plans
  • Organize service / materials purchase requisitions and item reservations for planned work
  • Identify gaps within the plant inventory and create requisitions for additions as needed
  • Maintain and continuously improve job plans and task lists
  • Maintain and continuously improve asset / spare part databases in Maximo
  • Turnaround / Shutdown planning & execution
  • Maintain essential records and files in associated databases
  • Prepare monthly asset reliability and compliance assessment reports
  • Review work order feedback to assess lessons learned for future work
  • Utilize Maximo to support the maintenance function for the purposes of records management and reporting
  • Communicate with Contractor resources directly on specific assigned work orders during planning and execution
  • Engage with reliability personnel on improvements, particularly when they are related to a proactive maintenance plan
  • Communicate with Integrity department to ensure facility equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendation and regulatory requirements
  • Facilitate regular planning / scheduling meetings including but not limited to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Integrity, Environmental & Regulatory
  • Manage small / medium maintenance capital / expense AFE’s

Education, Skills and Experience

  • Trade Certified Journeyperson with a preference for Industrial Mechanic/Millwright, Machinist, Electrical, Instrumentation, Pipefitting
  • Two to Five or more years of experience in a facility maintenance planning role
  • Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience is considered an asset (e.g. Maximo, SAP, etc.)
  • Strong mechanical, instrumentation and electrical aptitudes is considered an asset
  • Strong commitment to Health and Safety, Environmental and Regulatory compliance
  • A structured, logical approach with the ability to work well with intricacies
  • Ability to adapt to found work and assist where possible during emergencies
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to read and understand P&ID’s, Single line drawings, isometrics and GA drawings.
  • Comfortable with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Projects

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 4x10 shift 

 

As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol and criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results.

 

nter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline 

 

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.