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Raul Canales

Inspirer · DISC type di
GM Maintenance, Reliability & TAs at Suncor
📍 Westminster, Colorado, United States

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.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
GM Maintenance, Reliability & TAs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Westminster, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How Raul shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Raul cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

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Education
Bachelor of Science
Texas A & M University at Kingsville
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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