Maintenance Planner

Northwest Territories Power Corporation; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power corporation in Inuvik, NT, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate mechanical and electrical maintenance activities. This role involves maximizing reliability and efficiency, requiring a Mechanical or Electrical Technologist diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and potential relocation assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Location allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience including process plant experience.
• Proficient in computer applications for scheduling and management.
• Class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize operating profit and equipment reliability through planned maintenance.
• Track and generate management reports for maintenance costs.
• Assist in planning and directing regional goals.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Technologist diploma

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System

Planning and organizational skills

Good communication skills

Analytical and diagnostic skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Technologist diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

This position is located in Inuvik, NT -- this is NOT a remote/rotational position and requires the successful candidate to relocat to/live in Inuvik.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Services Manager, the Maintenance Planner will plan and coordinate various mechanical and electrical maintenance activities required to achieve optimum reliability through efficient use of human resources, time, equipment and material in the energy north operations(ENO) Region. The primary responsibility is to eliminate waste from maintenance activities through planning and preliminary scheduling of service activities. The Maintenance Planner is accountable for driving continuous improvement of maintenance activities, through supporting the Maintenance Services Manager. One of the key drivers of this role is to ensure the Tradespersons’ tool time is maximized. Under the general direction and supervision of the Maintenance Service Manager, the incumbent assists in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of diesel and natural gas plants, wind turbine, Solar and battery energy storage systems. You will also assist the Maintenance Service Manager in planning and directing regional goals, objectives and programs. The incumbent also works closely with the Plant Superintendents to ensure continuous operation and interfaces with corporate Engineering and purchasing personnel at Head Office.

Responsibilities

• Maximize operating profit and equipment reliability and availability through planned maintenance.
• Ensure the Tradespersons’ tool time is maximized.
• Track and generate management reports for costs incurred from maintenance services or requests.
• Investigate, evaluate, make a decision and prioritize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) request regarding maintenance and repairs.
• Establish, improve and monitor work standards, as well as provides technical advice and assistance to the Thermal Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Eliminate waste from maintenance activities through planning and preliminary scheduling of service activities.
• Assist Maintenance Services Manager by monitoring and reporting on the implementation of operational and maintenance strategies/practices.
• Contribute to maintenance cost reduction programs by identifying and implementing improvements on equipment and work procedures.
• Identify key issues and patterns from available data, to identify problems, conflicts in order to find solutions and alternatives.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical, or Electrical Technologist diploma WITH a minimum of five (5) years related experience, including experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and process plant experience. A journeyperson certificate with considerable related experience may be considered as an equivalency.
• Extensive knowledge in computer applications normally acquired through several years experience and or formal training is required. Programs include word processing, spreadsheets, database, scheduling, and email/internet and Computerized Maintenance Management System programs.
• Good planning, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Requires experience in preparing capital and operating budgets.
• Requires extensive experience in the production and distribution of power.
• Requires good analytical and diagnostic skills with problem solving competence.
• Class 5 driver's license is required.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Salary for this position ranges from $54.10/hr - $65.72/hr, in addition there is a location allowance of $11,808 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Inuvik, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Indigenous Employment Policy - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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