Maintenance Planner

Hinton, AB, Canada

Job Description


Description :

West Fraser is a leading forest products company in North America. Recognized for the eleventh time as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers, we continue to grow. Our goals are straightforward \xe2\x80\x93 excellence in people, responsibility in communities in which we live, challenge, and growth.

Our Hinton Pulp Division is seeking individuals with strong technical, leadership, planning, organization and interpersonal skills to fill the following position:

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the primary responsibility of the Maintenance Planner is to optimize the use of the Maintenance work force through Estimation, Planning, Scheduling, Coordination of Preventative and Corrective Maintenance work within the facility. To be successful in this role requires great organizational skills, alignment in company values, a collaborative leadership style and a personal commitment to safety.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Estimate work orders for material, manpower, tools and equipment requirements.
  • Create and revise Job Plans for corrective and preventative maintenance work.
  • Lead the daily and weekly Planning and Scheduling Work Team update meetings.
  • Manage the work order backlog by conducting regular reviews of the backlog with the Planning and Scheduling Work Team to ensure accuracy.
  • Work with the Operations Superintendents to prioritize the backlog and reporting of Key Performance Indicators to drive process improvement.
  • Coordinating contract services for weekly routine and shutdown work.
  • Coordinate scheduled jobs into weekly schedules according to manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Generate and distribute the weekly schedule along with work packages for all scheduled jobs to the maintenance supervisor.
Our ideal candidate would have:
  • A valid trade certificate or Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Applied Science/Engineering
  • Experience in Pipefitting and Welding of Pressure Equipment is required
  • 3 to 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in either a pulp mill or heavy industrial setting is preferred
  • Strong leadership, planning, budgeting, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of computer software and applications, with a preference given to a candidate with Maximo and MS Project experience.
  • Great organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building skills
  • The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed
  • Embody the West Fraser values of integrity, humility, teamwork, frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation package.

We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2\xc2\xbd hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families.

Our region is an outdoor enthusiast\xe2\x80\x99s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV\xe2\x80\x99s. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.hinton.ca.

Interested applicants should apply online by sending their resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click "apply now" at the top of the page.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone enquiries please.

West Fraser

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  • Job Id
    JD2266980
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hinton, AB, Canada
  • Education
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