Senior Mechanical Maintenance Planner — Plan, Schedule & Optimize

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to oversee the planning of maintenance work at its pulp and paper mill. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of supervisory or planning experience in heavy industry, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CMMS systems. Responsibilities include work order planning, scheduling shutdowns, and maintaining efficient job execution within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory or planning experience in maintenance or reliability.
• Planning experience in a heavy industry setting.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily maintenance work and weekly scheduling activities.
• Work with Supervisor and tradespersons to ensure efficient job execution.
• Administer work order planning and material management.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ownership and initiative

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (JD Edwards/Oracle)

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to oversee the planning of maintenance work at its pulp and paper mill. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of supervisory or planning experience in heavy industry, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CMMS systems. Responsibilities include work order planning, scheduling shutdowns, and maintaining efficient job execution within a dynamic team environment.