Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a TA Planner to join their team on a 1-year contract in Calgary (travel required).
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Coordination
- Develop detailed turnaround work scopes, job plans, and execution schedules.
- Build and maintain work packages, including labor requirements, materials, tools, permits, and safety documentation.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and contractors to define scope and priorities.
- Identify critical path activities and optimize shutdown timelines.
- Ensure all required parts, materials, and resources are available prior to execution.
Execution Support
- Provide on-site planning support during turnaround events.
- Troubleshoot issues in real time and adjust plans to maintain schedule integrity.
- Monitor field progress and ensure work is executed according to plan and standards.
- Participate in daily planning meetings and performance reviews during outages.
Technical Responsibilities
- Apply mechanical expertise to develop accurate job steps and sequencing.
- Review equipment history and maintenance records to refine work plans.
- Ensure proper alignment with industry standards and best practices for mechanical maintenance and installation.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- 5+ years of hands-on mechanical experience in industrial environments (e.g., oil & gas, mining, manufacturing, or power).
- 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, turnaround planning, or scheduling.
- Proven ability to develop detailed job plans and work packages.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and maintenance processes.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and coordinate teams.
Preferred:
- Maximo experience
- Previous experience supporting large-scale turnarounds or shutdowns.
- Scheduling software experience (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).