Maintenance Planner

aliaxis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX, a leader in thermoplastic piping systems, is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Edmonton, AB to lead CMMS programs and optimize maintenance planning. The role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability and plant efficiency, coordinating preventive and shutdown activities with maintenance and production teams.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in maintenance planning, inventory control, and SAP/CMMS proficiency, with a strong focus on KPI analysis and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong reading, writing, and math skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning, inventory control, manufacturing operations, or related industrial environments.
• MMP training or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Experience using CMMS for maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the CMMS program, maintenance planning processes, and work order management.
• Manage maintenance inventory, critical spare parts, and min/max stock levels to support plant operations.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Schedule maintenance work in partnership with maintenance and production teams.
• Ensure required parts, tools, contractors, and equipment are available before work execution.
• Analyze maintenance KPIs, conduct root cause investigations, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, records, procedures, and equipment history.
• Provide technical support to contractors and verify completed work quality.
• Support reliability improvement projects and proactive maintenance strategies.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

Maintenance planning

Inventory control

KPI reporting

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) training or progress toward certification

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Planner

Edmonton, AB

At IPEX , the leader in thermoplastic piping systems, we are redefining the future of water management and clean energy. As part of the Aliaxis family, we combine global strength with local expertise to tackle the world's toughest challenges. Guided by our values - We Dare, We Care, We Deliver - we challenge the status quo to make a meaningful impact. If you're an innovative collaborator ready to make a difference, come join us in shaping a better tomorrow!

The Maintenance Planner in Edmonton, AB is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and plant efficiency. This role owns the CMMS program, maintenance planning processes, KPI reporting, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting plant operations and reliability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the CMMS program, maintenance planning processes, and work order management.
• Manage maintenance inventory, critical spare parts, and min/max stock levels to support plant operations.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Schedule maintenance work in partnership with maintenance and production teams.
• Ensure required parts, tools, contractors, and equipment are available before work execution.
• Analyze maintenance KPIs, conduct root cause investigations, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, records, procedures, and equipment history.
• Provide technical support to contractors and verify completed work quality.
• Support reliability improvement projects and proactive maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning, inventory control, manufacturing operations, or related industrial environments.
• Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) training or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Experience managing spare parts inventory and maintenance work orders.
• Ability to analyze KPIs, root causes, and maintenance performance metrics.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and scheduling skills.
• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise systems for purchasing and contractor services.
• Experience in manufacturing, trades, industrial maintenance, or reliability-focused environments.
• A trade certificate is a strong asset.

Working Conditions

• Primarily plant-based manufacturing environment with extensive walking and observation activities.
• Exposure to machinery, industrial equipment, noise, and material handling activities.
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Regular physical activity including walking, inspecting, documenting, and supporting maintenance execution.
• Commitment to health, safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement standards.

The anticipated schedule is Monday-Friday 630am-3pm.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to influence business growth, develop strategic customer partnerships, and contribute directly to market expansion within a respected industry-leading organization.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]