Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Kruger Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Inc. is seeking a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Planner for its Kamloops Pulp Mill. The successful candidate will plan and schedule activities for multi-trade crews, focusing on continuous improvement and maintaining safety standards. Join a company that values diversity, professional growth, and a stimulating work environment with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance

Registered pension plans

Continuing education programs

Qualifications

• Possess an Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in a mechanical trade or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in planning and scheduling within a multi-trade work environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule activities for multi-trade crews.
• Improve maintenance productivity through effective planning.
• Identify safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Team Player

Self-motivated

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Activity sector: Pulp and Paper

Wage: $85,000 - $120,000.00

Schedule: Compressed Work Week (9-hour dayshifts, every other Friday off)

YOUR ROLE

The Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill is seeking a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team. Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and scheduling activities for multi-trade crews within a multi-trade work environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Improve maintenance productivity through effective planning and scheduling of activities and resources.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Implement excellent planning and scheduling practices for preventative, predictive, routine, and planned outage maintenance work.
• Plan work orders.
• Identify safety and environmental requirements.
• Establish work methods.
• Identify resource requirements.
• Estimate the cost of jobs.
• Check availability of workforce and materials for refurbishment planning.
• Provide vacation coverage for Mechanical Supervisors.
• Provide weekend support on rotation (approximately four times per year).
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

Your Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of budget and accountability processes.
• Team player capable of maintaining effective working relationships with personnel including trades, peers, superiors, vendors, etc.
• Committed to health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Self-motivated, open-minded, and results-oriented.
• Proficient with computers and computerized maintenance systems (SAP).

Your Qualifications

• Possess an Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in a mechanical trade or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with computers, including experience with SAP or similar systems.
• Previous experience in planning and scheduling within a multi-trade work environment is an asset.
• A dual ticket is considered an asset.

Why Work at Kruger?

At Kruger, we believe in providing our employees with a dynamic and stimulating environment that fosters growth and professional development. Many of our employees have built long-term careers with us.

We value diversity and inclusion, believing that different perspectives strengthen our company. Our inclusive culture encourages open-mindedness and welcoming attitudes toward people from diverse backgrounds, needs, and thoughts. Through our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we create a great workplace that attracts top talent, fosters strong teams, enhances communication, drives innovation, and achieves excellent results.

When you work at Kruger, you gain access to a wide range of benefits, including competitive group insurance, registered pension plans, and continuing education programs. Join us for a stimulating work environment with ample opportunities for growth, in a company that genuinely cares about its employees.