Electrical Maintenance Planner

North American Palladium Ltd.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Job summary

Impala Canada, operator of the Lac des Iles Mine, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Planner to coordinate between Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to maximize resource use while minimizing downtime. This 14/14 schedule role offers a challenging, safety-driven northern site environment.

You will develop detailed plans, manage budgets, schedule inspections, and liaise with Materials Management and Mill & Mine Operations.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Electrical or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in electrical/automation fields
• Mining, U/G mining experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project and CMMS
• Knowledge of maintenance & reliability terminology/processes
• Organizational and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Develops planned jobs with labour, downtime, parts and equipment requirements.
• Formulates long-term plans with mine dept, UG projects and fixed plant maintenance.
• Schedules regulatory inspections to maintain compliance.
• Manages backlog to ensure timely planning and execution.
• Liaises with Materials Management and Mill & Mine Operations to ensure regulatory and preventive maintenance compliance.
• Maintains records and work history for the department.
• Contributes to annual maintenance budget and prepares justifications.
• Develops weekly schedules for Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

CMMS

SAP

Electrical planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Trade certificate in Electrical

Post-secondary electrical engineering/automation

Tools

MS Project

CMMS (4Site)

SAP

Job description

Impala Canada operates the Lac des Iles Mine (LDI), producing 41% of Canada’s palladium and providing high-paying career opportunities for high-caliber individuals who want to work with modern equipment, strong leadership, and a company that invests in its people. Located just 90 minutes northwest of Thunder Bay, LDI has been in operation for 32 years and plays a vital role in producing palladium: a critical mineral essential to reducing global vehicle emissions and supporting a cleaner environment.

Our site is built on a uniquely rich ore body and is supported by advanced underground, surface, and milling infrastructure. We’re known for our proven safety record, a culture of comradery, and leaders grounded in our values: respect, care, and deliver. Competitive compensation, practical travel allowances, excellent benefits, and RSP support reflect our commitment to the people who keep this operation running.

LDI is located in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg and the Métis. As an active community partner in the Thunder Bay region, Impala Canada supports local organizations, education, healthcare, and development initiatives that strengthen the well‑being of the region we call home.

Electrical Maintenance Planner

Reporting directly to the Planning/Reliability General Foreman, the Electrical Maintenance Planner is responsible for liaising between Engineering, Operations and Maintenance groups to ensure the maximum use of Maintenance resources while minimizing interruptions to Operations and Production. This position will be 14/14 schedule.

Responsibilities

• The planner ensures that all internal beneficiaries of Maintenance receive timely, efficient and quality service.
• Develops detailed planned jobs including determination of labour resources needed and downtime required, parts and equipment required to complete both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Formulate and develop long term plans, coordinating with mine dept, UG projects and fixed plant maintenance for shutdowns.
• Ensures all regulatory inspections are scheduled to maintain compliance.
• Manages the backlog to ensure that work is moving through the planning/scheduling/execution process in a timely, logical and safe manner
• Acts as an effective liaison with other departments such as Materials Management and Mill & Mine Operations, to ensure compliance with the requirements regulatory and preventive maintenance.
• Provide a central source of information concerning maintenance work, equipment, equipment repair special tool and equipment requirements. Manages the records, documentation and work history for the department.
• Contribute to the development of the annual maintenance operating budget. Monitors and controls costs within the budgetary guidelines. Assist in timely preparation of AFE justifications in compliance with the needs of the department and the approved capital budget.
• Develop Weekly schedules for the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to execute as agreed upon during the weekly planning/scheduling meeting.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Electrical, Instrumentation and/or;
• Post-Secondary education in electrical engineering, automation, etc.
• Relevant experience in Mining, U/G Mining, processing facilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, MS Project, CMMS (4Site, SAP, etc)
• Knowledge of Maintenance & Reliability terminology and processes.
• Previous planner experience an asset
• Previous project management experience an asset
• A high-level of organizational skills, confidence, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to perform in a self-directed, fast paced, team environment
• A thorough understanding of Maintenance management

The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance. Accommodations and meals are provided while at the mine site. On your off duty time enjoy various outdoor and indoor extracurricular activities.

Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Experience

• Electrical Maintenance Planning: 1 year (preferred)