Maintenance Planner/Scheduler (Opal, AB)

Working Energy; Opal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop and manage maintenance schedules for fixed equipment. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams to optimize equipment availability, oversee compliance with safety regulations, and manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ideal candidates will have a technical background, solid experience in maintenance planning, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

3 Weeks’ Vacation

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

RRSP Matching

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Company Paid Sick Days

Paid Time Off at Christmas

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
• Certification in maintenance planning or reliability (CMRP) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules for fixed equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, minimizing downtime.
• Track and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improve processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of maintenance practices

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS software (SAP, Oracle, Pronto)

Job description

About Us

Peaskie Minerals is a premier supplier of domestically sourced proppants and silica flour to the West Central Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.

Shift schedule: Monday – Friday – 8 hours per day

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: From $90,000.00 but commensurate with experience
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan
• RRSP Matching
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Company Paid Sick Days
• Paid Time Off at Christmas
• Travel Allowance

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term maintenance schedules for fixed equipment.
• Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and operations staff to minimize downtime and optimize equipment availability.
• Ensure all maintenance work orders are accurately scoped, prioritized, and executed on time.
• Monitor job progress and update plans to reflect scope changes, field conditions, or emergency work.
• Track and analyze maintenance data to identify trends, equipment issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop, maintain and manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring all data is up to date and accurate.
• Create, issue, and manage work orders in CMMS and ensure accurate documentation of executed work.
• Order and manage spare parts and materials required for scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare detailed job plans, including labor, materials, equipment, tools, and safety requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all maintenance activities.

Education & Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent; a technical diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in maintenance planning/scheduling, preferably in a mining, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and asset management.
• Proficient in CMMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Pronto, or similar).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations related to mining operations

Experience:

• Experience in sand mining or aggregate processing industry.
• Familiarity with Lean Maintenance and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Certification in maintenance planning or reliability (e.g., CMRP) is an asset.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Criminal Record Check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year