Mechanical Planner

AV Group; Atholville; In loco; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Competitive benefits package

Training & development programs

Descrizione del lavoro

AV Group NB Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Planner to coordinate mechanical maintenance activities at its Atholville, NB mills. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and ensuring reliability and safety in mill operations, aligning with production goals and environmental and cost requirements.

The candidate will develop work plans, prepare job packages, and support shutdown planning, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement in a global manufacturing setting.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education.
• Preference for Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience with planning systems is preferred.
• Leadership and communication skills are required.

Mansioni

• Develop detailed work plans for mechanical maintenance jobs, including scope, labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare job packages including drawings, procedures, safety requirements, and parts lists.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, engineers, and operations to schedule and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Maintain and update the Maintenance Management & Work Order management systems.
• Ensure critical spare parts availability and liaise with procurement as needed.
• Participate in shutdown and turnaround planning, execution, and close-out reviews.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma

Strumenti

Planning systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating two pulp mills in New Brunswick. The two mills produce dissolving grade pulp for the unique global market of viscose fibre.Located in Atholville, New Brunswick, our pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Restigouche River.

AV Group NB Inc. is part of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a 60 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies.With 130 Manufacturing units operating in 40+ countries and 6 continents, the Group is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 187,000 employees, belonging to 100 different nationalities. Over 60 percent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. As a member of The Aditya Birla Group based in India, our mandate is to produce specialty pulp products to service the textile industry.AV Group offers outstanding career opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of a developing team.

AV Group NB Inc. is currently recruiting for the following position:

Mechanical Planner

Role Overview

Reporting to the Planning & Shutdown Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical maintenance work to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety of mill operations. This role supports preventive maintenance, reduces downtime, and ensures maintenance aligns with production goals, while meeting safety, environmental, and cost requirements in line with company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans for mechanical maintenance jobs, including scope, labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare job packages including drawings, procedures, safety requirements, and parts lists.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, engineers, and operations to schedule and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Maintain and update the Maintenance Management & Work Order management systems.
• Ensure critical spare parts availability and liaise with procurement as needed.
• Participate in shutdown and turnaround planning, execution, and close-out reviews.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education. Preference will be given to graduates from a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Program or Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma;
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Experience with planning systems;
• Leadership and communication skills;
• Flexible and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.