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Job Title


Maintenance Planner/Scheduler III


Company : APPCAST


Location : Nanticoke, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler III Location: Nanticoke, ON Type: Contract Introduction Brunel is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler III to develop detailed job plans for mechanical resources according to turnaround schedules and work lists. The incumbent will develop field execution work planning packages for mechanical resources engaged in repairs and construction of fixed equipment, electrical, instrumentation, rotating equipment, analyzers, and other related equipment. Responsibilities Perform work activities efficiently while continuously looking for cost-saving opportunities Develops detailed job plans that include the following steps, durations, material, and equipment needs and cost estimates: Resource requirements Safety Plans Efficient job tasking to guide field crews Repair procedures Associated drawings and specification Sequence of scheduling Material & equipment needs Gantt chart for complete job Total hours Cost estimate Become knowledgeable of Company Turnaround Procedures Coordinate planning resources in accordance with turnaround specifications, cost estimates, schedules, safety requirement, quality requirements, various procedures, standards, practices, etc. Work with the Scheduler and execution to provide general coordination and monitor the progress of turnaround activities per the job plans and worklists Coordinate multi-craft job plans with other craft specific planners Update plans with any approved change orders and develops new plans that arise during the turnaround Communicate daily with execution supervision during various phases of the turnaround to understand effectiveness of plan Analyze and recommend resolutions of work problems and execution in solving work problems Adjust plans with feedback from execution Walk down Job Packages and verify with prints and drawings Perform pre-start up safety review Create punchlists from pre-start up safety reviews Confirm with execution the progress of key turnaround milestones Develop detailed milestone plans and submits to scheduler Manage detailed line item work list Include job plans for resources to support operations shutdown and start up plans Perform critical and near critical path analysis Work directly with scheduler to finalize and optimize integrated event or turnaround schedule Validate work steps and durations with team members and contractors Participate in Integrated Event and turnaround reviews (IR/TRs) and reports per Turnaround Milestone Schedule Prepare review documentation Participate in planning and scheduling Peer Assists Verify the following are completed: Contractor execution of plan (work packages) Bid Award contracts Contractor selection and evaluation Long lead and short term materials are ordered Open work orders for disciplines as required by plans Maintain a logistics and security plan Develop a site mobilization / preparation plan and demobilization plan, including remove surplus materials and temporary trailers Conduct post turnaround walk through Incorporate of best practices and MEV technologies Verify effective communications are maintained during various phases of turnaround including: Scope changes Field change orders Budgets Critical Path Utilization of contractors Progressing and look-ahead schedules Steward schedules and updates throughout the process Prepare package tasking details to guide field crews to perform safe and efficient field repairs Skills and Qualifications Previous experience in a closely related position Safety Champion portrays a personal example of excellent safety, performance, mindset, and commitment Extensive knowledge of various mechanical skills (pipe fitting, welding, boiler making, electrical, rotating equipment, instrumentation, X-ray techniques and interpretation) Proficient in reading mechanical drawings, blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs Ability to understand field changes and red-line drawings Ability to coordinate various mechanical resources according to schedule and plan Good teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with multiple workgroups Ability to communicate quickly and effectively Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Familiar with MOC process and PSSR (pre-startup safety reviews) process Basic safety training and/or site-specific training Demonstrate the belief that accidents are preventable by including safety in assigned work activities Create and share personal safety plan with work group Facilitate and participate in safety meetings Demonstrate understanding of and verify compliance with safety standards, work practices, work permit requirements, and various safety systems Trained to safely access field areas to observe work being performed Trained/fit-tested on usage of SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) equipment and various respirators as needed Trained in use of standard PPE (hard hat, gloves, eye, and hearing protection) Trained to access scaffolds and ladders using fall protection PPE as needed What We Offer Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort let us match you to your ideal position. About Us Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. Thats what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing anywhere in the world.