Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
BH-336768
Posted: 29/05/2026
- Competitive
- Canada British Columbia British Columbia
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Position Summary
Responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities by developing detailed work plans that align maintenance, operations, and contractor resources. Ensures work is executed efficiently, safely, and in a cost-effective manner through structured planning and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed work order job plans to support maintenance execution
• Receive and review work notifications, prioritize tasks, and select work based on urgency and schedule requirements
• Develop complete work packages including materials, labour, tools, external services, and cost estimates
• Coordinate required trades, materials, and equipment to support effective job execution
• Support adherence to the work order lifecycle process
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to align planning activities
• Support planning for shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage events
• Track and support performance against KPIs such as backlog, readiness, capacity utilization, and maintenance costs
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, workflows, and standard practices
• Apply knowledge of safe work practices and planning requirements in all activities
Accountabilities
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of maintenance plans and work packages
• Accountable for aligning planning activities with operational priorities and schedules
• Responsible for ensuring planned work supports safe execution and efficient resource utilization
• Required to follow all site processes, safety procedures, and company standards
Qualifications
Must-Have:
• Journeyman Trade Certification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an industrial environment at the Journeyman level
• Extensive experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety standards
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
Assets:
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Experience with turnaround and asset management processes
• Experience using SAP
Skills & Competencies
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under changing conditions
• Effective coordination and communication across multiple functional groups
• Strong understanding of maintenance workflows and lifecycle processes
• Analytical approach to resource planning and cost optimization
• Attention to detail in developing work packages and documentation
Safety & Compliance
• Required to follow all site safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Applies critical safe work practices in all planning activities
• Ensures all work plans incorporate appropriate safety controls and hazard mitigation measures
• Supports a culture of safety by aligning planning activities with safe execution standards
• Complies with operational standards and procedures at all assigned locations
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities by developing detailed work plans that align maintenance, operations, and contractor resources. Ensures work is executed efficiently, safely, and in a cost-effective manner through structured planning and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed work order job plans to support maintenance execution
• Receive and review work notifications, prioritize tasks, and select work based on urgency and schedule requirements
• Develop complete work packages including materials, labour, tools, external services, and cost estimates
• Coordinate required trades, materials, and equipment to support effective job execution
• Support adherence to the work order lifecycle process
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to align planning activities
• Support planning for shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage events
• Track and support performance against KPIs such as backlog, readiness, capacity utilization, and maintenance costs
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, workflows, and standard practices
• Apply knowledge of safe work practices and planning requirements in all activities
Accountabilities
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of maintenance plans and work packages
• Accountable for aligning planning activities with operational priorities and schedules
• Responsible for ensuring planned work supports safe execution and efficient resource utilization
• Required to follow all site processes, safety procedures, and company standards
Qualifications
Must-Have:
• Journeyman Trade Certification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an industrial environment at the Journeyman level
• Extensive experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety standards
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
Assets:
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Experience with turnaround and asset management processes
• Experience using SAP
Skills & Competencies
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under changing conditions
• Effective coordination and communication across multiple functional groups
• Strong understanding of maintenance workflows and lifecycle processes
• Analytical approach to resource planning and cost optimization
• Attention to detail in developing work packages and documentation
Safety & Compliance
• Required to follow all site safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Applies critical safe work practices in all planning activities
• Ensures all work plans incorporate appropriate safety controls and hazard mitigation measures
• Supports a culture of safety by aligning planning activities with safe execution standards
• Complies with operational standards and procedures at all assigned locations
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.