Maintenance Planner II

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner to manage schedules, ensure compliance with safety policies, and support the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with maintenance practices and computerized systems, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role is based in Geraldton, Ontario, on a 14-day in/out rotation, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and productivity are prioritized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with computerized maintenance information systems.
• 5+ years’ experience with equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetings and adjust schedules as needed.
• Conduct daily worksite visits and support the execution team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Valid trade certificate

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Mill Maintenance Planner, the Mill Maintenance Planner is responsible for supporting the Maintenance team by managing the week-by-week schedules.

This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario on a 14-day in/out rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and adhere to all safety policies and best practices and develop work schedules in compliance with these policies. Always encourage a safe and productive workplace.
• Attend daily control meetings to be informed of operational changes, breakdowns, and found work.
• Adjust the daily and weekly schedules to accommodate the mine plan requirements and available labour.
• Review the breakdown backlog with the execution team, and schedule breakdown and corrective work accordingly.
• Develop the daily and weekly schedules in compliance with the operational needs and the priority of work.
• Lead the weekly maintenance scheduling meeting. Revise the schedules based on feedback from invested stakeholders.
• Review and verify all trades, parts, services, and support equipment required for approved planned work using the SAP CMMS and ensure their availability prior to the work being scheduled. Note any deficiencies or shortcomings to the Execution and Planning teams in advance of the work being scheduled.
• Review the active week’s schedule and work order statuses; confirm proper completion of work orders daily. Ensure the daily schedule reflects the real-world situation.
• Provide recommendations of frequently scheduled work, including re-scheduled/deferred work and re-work.
• Conduct daily worksite visits for scheduled maintenance. Support the execution team and update the work timeline to reflect the changing situation.
• Participate in pre-shutdown work meetings to ensure all stakeholders understand work activities, and conduct after action reviews to continually improve the work scheduling process.
• Communicate all changes to the schedule to all stakeholders consistently and accurately.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 3+ years’ experience with computerized maintenance information systems and maintenance practice/methods is essential.
• 5+ years’ experience with the maintenance of equipment.
• Strong skills with Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with MS Project is an asset.
• Experience with SAP or another modern CMMS is an asset.

Job Conditions

• Mining company/mine site experience is an asset.
• Strong problem identification, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
• Full proficiency in English.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong leadership skills and able to create a positive work environment.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working at heights.

Certifications

• Valid trade certificate or equivalent professional work experience and education with maintenance work routines.