Instrumentation Planner (Temporary)

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

We’re expanding our Planning team and have a temporary opportunity for an Instrumentation Planner, located in Calgary, AB. In this dynamic role, reporting to the Team Lead Planning, you will be responsible for developing Instrumentation job plans and budgets to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company’s assets.

This is a 13-month temporary position with the potential to become a permanent role.

- Job Plan Development & Optimization - Create and continuously improve detailed job plans for Instrumentation maintenance, aligning with FAMR policy through feedback, audits, and lessons learned

- Budget & Maintenance Planning - Develop, track, and manage the annual maintenance budget and long-range plans. Monitor costs and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets

- FAMR Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Actively identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, efficiency, and asset reliability

- Turnaround & Outage Support- Collaborate with the Turnaround team to plan and coordinate Instrumentation work during Turnarounds. Support Outage planning by ensuring resource availability, material readiness, and job execution meet schedule and safety requirements

- Remote Operations Centre (ROC) Collaboration – Support troubleshooting and technical escalations when required and ensure Instrumentation job plans are clearly understood

- Technical Field Support - Provide expert-level support for troubleshooting and resolving complex Instrumentation issues

- Preventive Maintenance Program - Develop, review, and optimize PM tasks to balance workloads, reduce downtime, and ensure forecast accuracy

- Material & Spare Parts Management - Oversee the procurement and availability of required materials and spares

- Vendor & Work Validation - Support vendor qualification review and validate completed work for accuracy, quality, and compliance

- Contractor Coordination - Schedule and communicate contractor activities, ensuring alignment with job scope, site standards, and safety requirements

- Asset Strategy Support - Contribute to the development and refinement of Instrumentation asset strategies with SMEs

- Documentation & Compliance - Ensure maintenance records and job plans are accurate, complete, and meet company and regulatory standards

What You Bring

- Post-secondary Instrumentation trade diploma

- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Instrumentation job planning

- Advantage will be given to candidates with electrical experience

- Proficiency with Maximo is considered an asset

- Competency in financial budgeting and analysis is considered an asset

- Continuously explores ways to innovate established work processes

- Sound communication, time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task

Job postings are typically only open for applications for two weeks so please submit your resume today.

- Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles

- Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

- Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

- Competitive compensation and bonus programs

- Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health Spending Account and Savings Plan

- Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate

- Annual employee-directed charity donation program

- Support for training and professional development

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.