Raul Canales

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GM Maintenance, Reliability & TAs at Suncor

Westminster, Colorado, United States

Overview

Raul Canales is a results-driven General Manager at Suncor, leading Maintenance, Reliability, and Turnarounds. He specializes in operational excellence and continuous improvement for both established operations and large greenfield start-ups. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a B. S. from Texas A&M University at Kingsville.

Outside of his direct responsibilities, Raul shows a strong interest in high-level business strategy and management theory. He actively follows thought leadership from respected institutions like McKinsey & Company and the Harvard Business Review to stay informed on broader industry trends and effective leadership practices.

He holds dual certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), showcasing expertise in both execution and strategy.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

Decisive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Maintenance & Reliability
This is his core area of expertise, focusing on developing asset strategies, maintenance processes, and reliability engineering programs for large-scale energy operations.
Operational Excellence
He consistently focuses on applying industrial best practices to achieve sustainable improvements and efficiency in complex operating environments.
Project Management
As a certified PMP, he has proven expertise in managing large, complex projects, from the stand-up of new facilities to asset sales and contract wind-downs.

Media Appearances

Raul has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
GM Maintenance, Reliability & TAs at Suncor
3-2019 - 4-2023
General Manager - Maintenance and Reliability Base Plant Upgrader at Suncor
8-2014 - 3-2019
General Manager - Maintenance and Reliability, Fort Hills at Suncor
7-2013 - 8-2014
Project Manager-Voyageur Close Out and Asset Sales at Suncor
8-2012 - 7-2013
Maintenance Manager - Voyageur Upgrader at Suncor

Education

Bachelor of Science from Texas A & M University at Kingsville

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Insights For Selling To Raul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Raul is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Raul

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Raul move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Raul take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Raul

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